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chambers
Clear spaces between the riders, in those vessels which have floor and futtock riders.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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Swan
·noun The constellation Cygnus.
II. Swan ·noun Fig.: An appellation for a sweet singer, or a poet n...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Swan
Mentioned in the list of unclean birds (Lev. 11:18; Deut. 14:16), is sometimes met with in the Jorda...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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The Swan
1) Devised with two other messuages in Lower Thames Street and Botolph Lane by Sir John Leman in 163...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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swan!
A euphemistic pronunciation of the word swear; as, I swan! Used chiefly in New England.
"Well I swa...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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Swan
(Heb. tinshemeth), thus rendered by the Authorized Version in (Leviticus 11:18; 14:16) where it occu...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Chambers, Robert
(1802-1871)
Historical and scientific writer, was b. at Peebles. Early dependent on his own exertio...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Chambers, William
(1800-1883)
Publisher and miscellaneous author, b. at Peebles, started in 1832 with his brother Rob...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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City Chambers
See New City Chambers.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Copthall Chambers
At the north end of Copthall Court, at No. 4 and at No. 9 Angel Court, leading to Copthall Buildings...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Exchange Chambers
On the east side of St. Mary Axe at Nos. 24-28 (P.O. Directory). In Aldgate Ward.
Formerly Jeffrey'...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Finsbury Chambers
-In London Wall (L.C.C. List, 1901).
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Guildhall Chambers
On the east side of Basinghall Street at Nos 31 to 34 (P.O. Directory). In Bassishaw Ward.
First me...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Langbourn Chambers
North out of Fenchurch Street, east of Gracechurch Street (Lockie, 1816).
Not named in the maps.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Leadenhall Chambers
At No. 4 St. Mary Axe, on the east side. In Aldgate Ward (P.O. Directory).
In Rocque's map, 1746, c...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Lonsdale Chambers
On the east side of Chancery Lane at No. 27 (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward Without.
First men...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Martin's Chambers
At No. 28 Martin's Lane, on the east side. In Candlewick Ward.
Occupies the site of St. Martin Orga...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Mildmay Chambers
On the west side of Bishopsgate at No. 65, adjoining Union Court (P.O. Directory).
First mention: L...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Stephen's Chambers
1) On the west side of Walbrook, north of Cannon Street (O.S. 1880).
2) In Telegraph Street at No. ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Temple Chambers
On the west side of Temple Avenue, in Farringdon Ward Without (P.O. Directory).
First mention: L.C....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Tower Chambers
On the north side of London Wall at No. 118, at the south-east corner of Finshury Pavement, facing o...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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gun-chambers
In early artillery, a movable chamber with a handle, like a paterero, used in loading at the breech....
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Swan-hopping
·noun A corruption of Swan-upping.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Swan-upping
·noun A yearly expedition on the Thames to take up young swans and mark them, as by Companies of Dye...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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The Old Swan
In Thames Street in 1645 near St. Martin's lane (L. and P. Chas. I. xx. p. 59').
The lady of Glouce...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Swan Alley
1) In Birchin Lane (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
2) On the west side of B...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Swan Court
1) In Foster Lane (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
2) West out of Mansell St...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Swan Inn
1) See Swan and Two Necks Inn.
2) On the east side of Aldersgate Street, in Aldersgate Ward Without...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Swan Lane
South out of Upper Thames Street, at No.103, to the Thames (P.O. Directory). On the boundary of Dowg...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Swan Stairs
See Old Swan Stairs.
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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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Swan Yard
1) In Aldersgate Street.
Mentioned in Middlesex Sessions' Roll, 33 Chas. II. (Midd. Co. Records, IV...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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The White Swan
A messuage called the White Swan. In Great Eastcheap in parish of St. Leonard upon Fish street hill,...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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black-swan
See swan, black.
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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swan, black
n.
an Australian bird – – Cycnusniger, Juvenal; Cygnus atratus, Gould; Chenopsisatrata, Wagl., some...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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Chambers, Robert William
(b. 1865)
American novelist. In the Quarter (1895), The Red Republic (1896), Lorraine, The Cambric ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Broad Street Chambers
At 37 Old Broad Street, opposite Winchester Street, by the Excise Office (Lockie, 1810-Elmes, 1831)....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Candlewick Ward Chambers
In Crooked Lane, near Cannon Street (Lockie, 1816).
Not named in the maps.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Crosby Hall Chambers
On the east side of Bishopsgate Street at No. 24, opposite Threadneedle Street, in Bishopsgate Ward ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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East India Chambers
On the south side of Leadenhall Street at No. 23, opposite St. Mary Axe (P.O. Directory).
First men...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Fenchurch Station Chambers
At 66 Fenchurch Street, on the south side (P.O. Directory).
First mention: "Fenchurch Chambers" (Lo...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New City Chambers
On the west side of Bishopsgate. In Bishopsgate Ward Within (O.S.).
First mention: Lockie, 1810.
F...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old City Chambers
See Crosby Hall Chambers.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Jewry Chambers
On the east side of Old Jewry at No.8 (P.O. Directory). In Coleman Street Ward.
First mention (O.S....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Plowden's Buildings, Chambers
In the Middle Temple, near Essex Court (P.O. Directory). Mentioned 1676 (In. Temple Records, p.123)....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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South Sea Chambers
In Threadneedle Street at No. 41, near the South Sea House, west (Lockie, 1810 and 1816).
Not named...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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"Swan, Annie S."
see Smith, Mrs. Burnett.
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Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Black Swan Alley
1) South out of London Wall at No. 43, in Coleman Street Ward, near the eastern boundary of the ward...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Black Swan Court
1) South out of Cannon Street, west of Lawrence Poultney Lane. In Candlewick Ward (P.C. 1732-Boyle, ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Black Swan Inn
1) On the south side of Holborn, west of Fetter Lane, in Farringdon Ward Without (O. and M. 1677-Str...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Black Swan Yard
See Capel Court.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Great Swan Alley
East out of Coleman Street, at No. 66, across Moorgate Street, at No. 39, to Little Swan Alley (P.O....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Little Swan Alley
1) West out of Little Bell Alley, then north to the Ward Schools and Cross Key Court (O.S. 1880). In...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Swan Alley
On the south side of Thames Street, west of Ebgate Lane (P.C. 1732). Not named in the maps.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Swan Lane
South out of Upper Thames Street, at No.100, to the Thames, between Swan Lane and George Alley (P.O....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Swan Pier
South of Old Swan Stairs, west of London Bridge, at '00 Upper Thames Street (P.O. Directory). In Bri...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Swan Stairs
At the south end of Swan Lane leading down to the river (O.S.) and to Old Swan Pier. In Bridge Ward ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Swan Wharf
East of Swan Lane at No. '00 Upper Thames Street (P.O. Directory). In Bridge Ward Within.
First men...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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One Swan Yard
West out of Bishopsgate at No. 179. In Bishopsgate Ward Without (Rocque, 1746-1890; and mentioned 17...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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The Swan, Crooked Lane
See Leaden Porch.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Swan Alley, Court
West out of Old Change to St. Paul's Churchyard (Strype, ed. 1720 and 1755).
Named after the Public...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Swan Alley, Lothbury
Messuage within the precinct or close of the Augustine Friars abutting on the west end of the church...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Swan Street, Minories
East out of Minories to Mansell Street (P.O. Directory). Partly in Portsoken Ward.
Former name: "Sw...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Swan Yard, Bishopsgate
See One Swan Yard.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Two Swan Inn
West out of Bishopsgate, in Bishopsgate Ward Without, between Nos. 186 and 187 (Rocque, 1746-Horwood...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Two Swan Yard
West out of Bishopsgate, in Bishopsgate Ward Without, between Nos. 186 and 187 (Rocque, 1746-Horwood...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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White Swan Court
In Newgate Street (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799). Not named in the maps.
Name derived from the sign...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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White Swan Inn
1) In Seething Lane, 1636 (L. and P. Chas. I. I635~6, p.380). No other mention.
2) West out of West...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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White Swan Stairs
South out of Thames Street on the Thames (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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swan-river daisy
n.
a pretty annual plant, Brachycome iberidifolia, Benth., N.O. Compositae,of Western Australia. Th...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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The Swan, Old Fish Street
In Olde Fish Street, 18 and 27 Eliz. (Lond. I. p.m. III. 82).
Seems to have been near Distaff Lane,...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Swan Alley, Coleman Street
See Great Swan Alley.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Swan and Hoop Passage
South out of Cornhill to No.78 Lombard Street. In Cornhill and Langbourn Wards (P.C. 1732-Elmes, 183...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Swan Court, East Smithfield
See Nightingale Court.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Black Swan Alley, Cannon Street
See Black Swan Court.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Black Swan Alley, Garlick Hill
See Kennet Wharf.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Swan and (with) Two Necks Inn
On the north side of Lad Lane at No.10 (Lockie 1816).
First mention: O. and M. 1677.
Called" Swan ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Swan Court, Great Tower Street
See Black Swan Court.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Swan Street, Upper East Smithfield
North-east from Butcher Row to East Smithfield at No.102, with a branch to Nightingale Lane (Lockie,...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Swan with Two Necks Inn
1) In Great Carter Lane, opposite Dean's Court, from No.4 St. Paul's Churchyard (Lockie, 1816).
Not...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Black Swan Court, St. Paul's Churchyard
See Black Swan Alley.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.