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Sun
·noun ·see <<Sunn>>.
II. Sun ·noun The direct light or warmth of the sun; sunshine.
III. Sun ·noun...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Sun
(Heb. shemesh), first mentioned along with the moon as the two great luminaries of heaven (Gen. 1:14...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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sun
To have been in the sun; said of one that is drunk.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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sun
The central body of our planetary system, and the source of light and heat; it is 850,000 miles in d...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Sun
In the history of "greater light," of the creation the sun is described as "greater light," in contr...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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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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Midnight sun
·add. ·- The sun shining at midnight in the arctic or antarctic summer.
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Sun star
·- ·see Sun star, under <<Sun>>.
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Sun-burner
·noun A circle or cluster of gas-burners for lighting and ventilating public buildings.
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Sun-dried
·adj Dried by the heat of the sun.
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Sun-struck
·adj Overcome by, or affected with, sunstroke; as, sun-struck soldiers.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Sun Alley
1) East out of Golden Lane, in Cripplegate Ward Without, near the northern boundary of the Ward, lea...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Sun Court
1) North out of Little Swan Alley. In Coleman Street Ward (Horwood, I79~O.S. 1848-51).
Rebuilt abou...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Sun Passage
In Milk Street.
Or Mitre Court Passage (P.C. 1732).
Not named in the maps.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Sun Square
North out of Sun Street, in Bishopsgate Ward Without (Lockie, 1810-Elmes, 1831).
Not named in the m...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Sun Street
West out of Bishopsgate, in Bishopsgate Ward Without (P.C. 1732-O.S. 1880).
The site seems to have ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Sun Yard
1) West out of Bishopsgate Street. In Bishopsgate Ward Within and Broad Street Ward (Hatton, 1708-Bo...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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sun-bird
n.
a common name of various birds.Applied in Australia to Cinnyris frenata, Mull.
1869. J. Gould, ...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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sun-cate
a dainty. Suff.
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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mean sun
See time, mean.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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sun-fish
The Orthagoriscus mola, a whimsical-looking creature, like the head of a large fish severed from its...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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sun-star
The Solaster papposus, one of the largest and handsomest of our radiated star-fishes.
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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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Leg Tavern
On the north side of Fleet Street, in Farringdon Ward Without (Rocque, 1746).
Site rebuilt, now occ...
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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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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Sun Alley, Court
North-west out of Chick Lane, in Farringdon Ward Without (O. and M. 1677-L. Guide, 1758).
Site now ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Sun Court, Cornhill
North out of Cornhill at No.67, in Cornhill Ward (P.O. Directory).
First mention: W. Stow, 1722.
F...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Sun Fire Office
See Bank Buildings1, Cornhill.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Sun Street Passage
South out of Pindar Street to Broad Street Buildings, in Bishops-gate Ward Without (P.O. Directory)....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Three Sun Court
See Sumner Court.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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against the sun
Coiling a rope in the direction from the right hand towards the left the contrary of with the sun. T...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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with the sun
Ropes coiled from the left hand towards the right; but where the sun passes the meridian north of th...
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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Sun Alley, King Street
See Prudent Passage.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Sun Court, Birchin Lane
See Bengal Court.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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shoot the sun, to
To take its meridional altitude; literally aiming at the reflected sun through the telescope of the ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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spots on the sun
See maculæ.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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Eclipse Of The Sun
No historical notice of an eclipse occurs in the Bible, but there are passages in the prophets which...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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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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Sun Court, Aldgate High Street
North out of Aldgate High Street at No. 20. In Portsoken Ward (P.C. 1732-Collingridge, 1908).
Forme...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Sun Court, Upper East Smithfield
North out of Upper East Smithfield at No.20 (Lockie, 1810-Bacon's map, 1912).
Other names: "Sun Yar...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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sun and moon in distance
When the angle between those bodies admits of measurement for lunars (about 130°).
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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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.
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Sun and Trumpet Alley, Aldgate High Street
See Sun Court.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.