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Leg
·vt To <<Bow>>.
II. Leg ·vt To <<Run>>.
III. Leg ·vt To use as a leg, with it as object.
IV. Leg ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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leg
To make a leg; to bow. To give leg-bail and land security; to run away. To fight at the leg; to take...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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leg
n.
mining term. a peculiar form ofquartz-reef, forming a nearly vertical prolongation of thesaddle....
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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leg
The run made on a single tack. Long and short legs (see tack and half-tack).
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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Tavern
·noun A public house where travelers and other transient guests are accomodated with rooms and meals...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Leg bridge
·add. ·- A type of bridge for small spans in which the floor girders are rigidly secured at their ex...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Puff-leg
·noun Any one of numerous species of beautiful humming birds of the genus Eriocnemis having large tu...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Water leg
·- ·see <<Leg>>, 7.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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hind leg
To kick out a hind leg; to make a rustic bow.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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jury leg
A wooden leg: allusion to a jury mast, which is a temporary substitute for a mast carried away by a ...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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black-leg
The common term here and in England for a gambler.
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Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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game leg
A lame leg. A term not peculiar to America.
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Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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leg bail
To give leg bail, is to run away.--Grose.
Sae weel's he'd fley the student's a',
Whan they were sk...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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game-leg
a lame leg. N.
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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game-leg
A lame limb, but not so bad as to unfit for duty.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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keel leg
Means any anchor; as, "she has come to a keelock."
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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leg along
Ropes laid on end, ready for manning.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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leg-bail
Dishonest desertion from duty. The phrase is not confined to its nautical bearing.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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Albion Tavern
A famous tavern on the west side of Aldersgate Street at No.153.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bell Tavern
Mentioned in bounds of parish of St. Katherine Creechurch, apparently in Crutched Friars (Strype, ed...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Castle Tavern
1) On the west side of Honey Lane Market and Milk Street, in Cripplegate Ward Within (Strype, 1720 a...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Conduit Tavern
Solar of Salomom de Lauvare, cutler, extending from the entrance to the Conduit Tavern up to the wal...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Crown Tavern
1) See Crown Place, Aldgate High Street.
2) In a court, south out of Leadenhall Street, adjoining t...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Dolphin Tavern
See Dolphin Court4, Tower Street.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Feathers Tavern
In Fleet Street, near Shoe Lane, 1637.
The Commission Chamber adjoined it (L. and P. Chas. I. XXIII...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Fountain Tavern
1) On the north side of St. Ann's Lane, near Aldersgate, in Aldersgate Ward (Strype, ed. 1720, I. ii...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Globe Tavern
1) West out of Shoe Lane, with a passage south to Fleet Street (Rocque, 1746-Lockie, 1810).
Site no...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Guildhall Tavern
At the south-east corner of Guildhall Yard, on the north side of Gresham Street, Nos. 81 and 83, and...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Hoop Tavern
Tavern on the east side of Fish Street Hill, north of Thames Street. In Bridge Ward Within (Strype, ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Horn Tavern
1) On the north side of Fleet Street, in Farringdon Ward Without (Rocque, 1746).
Given in 1405 to t...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Mermaid Tavern
1) In Cornhill. Rent out of this tavern given for the poor of the parish of St. Peter Cornhill, 1606...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Mitre Tavern
See Mitre Court2, Cheapside.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Moorfields' Tavern
Mentioned in bounds of parish of St. Katherine Christ Church
(Strype, Ed. 1720, I. ii. 64).
Not fu...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rose Tavern
On the west side of Chancery Lane, in Farringdon Ward Without (Rocque, 1746).
Site rebuilt for offi...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Salutation Tavern
On the south side of Newgate Street, with a passage to Rose Street (Rocque, 1746).
Much resorted to...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Ship Tavern
1) On the east side of Water Lane. A passage at the upper end of Custom House Court leads through th...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Sun Tavern
1) The Sonn Taverne, in Billingsgate Ward, 1491-2 (Records of St. Mary at Hill, p.174).
In the pari...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Swan Tavern
At the upper end of New Rents is the Swan Tavern, on the east side of St. Martin le Grand (Strype, e...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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Leg-of-mutton
·add. ·adj Having the general shape or outline of a leg of mutton; as, a leg-of-mutton, or shoulder-...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Bandy Leg Alley
By Fleet Ditch. In Farringdon Ward Without (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Golden Leg Court
South out of Cheapside at No. 66, between Bow Lane and Queen Street, in Cheap Ward (Elmes, 1831).
F...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Three Leg Alley
1) West out of Bishopsgate Street, in Bishopsgate Ward Without, near Bethlem Churchyard (Strype, ed....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Two Leg Alley
In Old Bethlehem (W. Stow, 1722-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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show a leg!
An exclamation from the boatswain's mate, or master-at-arms, for people to show that they are awake ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Boar's Head Tavern
At Smithfield Bars, near Adam and Eve Alley, on the north side of West Smithfield. In Farringdon War...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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The Bore's Head Tavern
North out of Aldgate High Street, near the Blue Boar Inn (Strype, ed. 1720, I. ii. 27). In Portsoken...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bores Head Tavern
In Knightrider Street at its junction with Do Little Lane (S. 365).
No later reference.
Site now o...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bull Head Tavern
On the south side of Holborn Hill, east of Shoe Lane, adjoining Plumtree Court. In Farringdon Ward W...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Castle Tavern Court
West out of Milk Street with a narrow passage into Wood Street (Strype, ed. 1720, I. iii, 90).
So n...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Dog Tavern Court
See Dog Tavern Yard.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Dog Tavern Yard
North out of Thames Street. In Billingsgate Ward (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799).
Former names : "Dog Taver...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Green Dragon Tavern
Vault under the Chapter House of St. Paul's let to keeper of Green Dragon Tavern on the other side o...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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King's Arms Tavern
On the south side of Newgate Street, in Farringdon Ward Within (Strype, ed. 1720, I. iii. 195).
Not...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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King's Head Tavern
On the east side of Chancery Lane, with a passage south to Fleet Street (Rocque, 1746).
Site has be...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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London Tavern, Bishopsgate
On the west side of Bishopsgate. In Bishopsgate Ward Within, on the western boundary of the Ward (17...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Mitre Tavern, Yard
On the south side of Shoemaker Row, Aldgate. In Aldgate Ward (Rocque, 1746).
Adjoined remains of La...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Painted Tavern Lane
See Three Cranes Lane, Vintry.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Queen's Arms Tavern
1) In Bow in Hand Court, between 77 and 78 Cheapside (Wheatley).
Not named in the maps.
2) In St. ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Queen's Head Tavern
1) On the west side of Bishopsgate Street, with a passage into Queen's Head Alley, leading into Broa...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Red Cross Tavern
In Barbican at No.32, in Cripplegate Ward Without (Strype, ed .1720-Elmes, 1831).
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Ship Tavern Passage
North~west out of Lime Street, at No.21, to 76 Gracechurch Street (P.O. Directory). In Bishopsgate W...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Three Crane Tavern
South out of Poultry, opposite St. Mildred's Church (Strype, maps, ed. 1720 and 1755).
Cleared away...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Three Tun Tavern
1) On the east side of St. Martin le Grand, at the south-west corner of Bell Court, in Aldersgate Wa...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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White Lyon Tavern
On the west side of Aldersgate Street, in Aldersgate Ward Without (Rocque, 1746).
Site rebuilt for ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Leg and Ball Alley
South out of London Wall, in parish of All Hallows, London Wall, in Broad Street Ward.
Broad Street...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Three Leg Court, Yard
East out of Whitecross Street, in Cripplegate Ward Without (O. and M. 1677-Elmes, 1831).
Site now o...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Castle Tavern, Whitechapel Bars
Mentioned in Strype's description of the bounds of Portsoken Ward, the bounds, after the Bars, cross...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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George and Vulture Tavern
On the north side of Lombard Street at the north end of George Yard, with a passage to St. Michael's...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Half Moon Tavern, Cheapside
See Half Moon Alley.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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London Tavern, Mark Lane
At the north-west corner of Mark Lane at its junction with Fenchurch Street, at Nos. 53 and 54 (P.O....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Nag's Head Tavern, Cheapside
At No.39, at the east end of Friday Street.
Mentioned in 1596 (Wheatley).
A nag's head in stone on...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Queen's Head Alley, Tavern
South out of Wormwood Street, in Broad Street Ward (O. and M. 1677-Strype, 1720 and 1755).
The site...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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straight as a loon's leg
is a common simile in New England.
They were puzzled with the accounts; but I saw through it in a m...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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Fleece Tavern, Fleece Yard, Cornhill
See Cowper's Court.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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King's Head Tavern, Mark Lane
See London Tavern, Mark Lane.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rose Tavern, Gt. Tower Street
See Rose Court, Tower Street.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Salutation Tavern, Lower Thames Street
See Salutation Court.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Three Tuns Tavern, Hart Street
See New London Street.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Three Tun Tavern, Aldgate High Street
See George Alley.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.