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Lady
·noun A wife;
— not now in approved usage.
II. Lady ·adj Belonging or becoming to a lady; ladylike...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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lady
A crooked or hump-backed woman.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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Old
·noun Open country.
II. Old ·superl More than enough; abundant.
III. Old ·superl Used colloquially...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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old
1) Crafty; cunning. Used in vulgar language. When a person attempts to get the advantage of another,...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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old
great ; here has been old doings, here has been great doings. C.
...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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Lady-killer
·noun A gallant who captivates the hearts of women.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Lady-killing
·noun The art or practice of captivating the hearts of women.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Elect lady
To whom the Second Epistle of John is addressed (2 John 1:1). Some think that the word rendered "lad...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Morgan, Lady (Sydney Owenson)
(1780?-1859)
Novelist, dau. of Robert Owenson, an actor, was the author of several vivacious Irish ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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cool lady
A female follower of the camp, who sells brandy.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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Old Dominion
·add. ·- Virginia;
— a name of uncertain origin, perh. from the old designation of the colony as "t...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Old-fashioned
·adj Formed according to old or obsolete fashion or pattern; adhering to old customs or ideas; as, a...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Old-gentlemanly
·adj Pertaining to an old gentleman, or like one.
...
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Old-maidish
·adj Like an old maid; prim; precise; particular.
...
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Old-maidism
·noun The condition or characteristics of an old maid.
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Old-womanish
·adj Like an old woman; anile.
...
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Old gate
One of the gates in the north wall of Jerusalem, so called because built by the Jebusites (Neh. 3:6;...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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The Old Bailey
South from Newgate Street, at No.2, to 46 Ludgate Hill (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward Without....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Bethlem
See Old Bethlehem Hospital.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Change
South out of Cheapside, at No.10, to Knightrider Street (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward Within,...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Dog
See Queen's Arms.
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Old Exchange
See Old Change.
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Old Jewry
North out of Poultry, at No.43, to Gresham Street (P.O. Directory). In Cheap Ward and Coleman Street...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Lane
See Viterilane.
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Old Ludgate
On the west side of Bishopsgate, west of the London Workhouse, on the south side of Half Moon Street...
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Old Piscaria
See Old Fish Street.
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Old Place
Messuage or great Place commonly called the "Old Place" situate at the east head of the parish churc...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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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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Old Temple
See The Temple.
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Old Wardrobe
See Prince's Wardrobe.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Yard
South out of Chick Lane, in Farringdon Ward Without (O. and M. 1677). Seems to be identical with Old...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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old hat
a woman's privities: because frequently felt.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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old hand
Knowing or expert in any business.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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old harry
A composition used by vintners to adulterate their wines; also the nick-name for the devil.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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old ding
See old hat.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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old nick
The Devil: from NEKEN, the evil spirit of the north.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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old one
The Devil. Likewise an expression of quizzical familiarity, as "how d'ye do, OLD ONE?"
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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old pegg
Poor Yorkshire cheese, made of skimmed milk.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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old stager
One accustomed to business, one who knows mankind.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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old toast
A brisk old fellow. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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the old start
Newgate: he is gone to the start, or the old start. CANT.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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hand, old
n.
one who has been a convict.
1861. T. McCombie, `Australian Sketches,' p. 141:
«The men who hav...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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hat, old
See old-hat.
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identity, old
n.
phrase denoting a person wellknown in a place. a term invented in Dunedin, New Zealand, in1862, ...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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old chum
n.
Not in common use: the oppositeto a new chum.
1846. C. P. Hodgson, `Reminiscences of Australia,...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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old-hat
a Victorian political catch-word.
1895. `The Argus,' May 11, p. 8, col. 3:
«Mr. Frank Stephen was ...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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old hat
a Victorian political catch-word.
1895. `The Argus,' May 11, p. 8, col. 3:
«Mr. Frank Stephen was ...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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old man
n.
a full-grown male Kangaroo.The aboriginal corruption is Wool-man.
1827. P. Cunningham, `Two Yea...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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old-wife
n.
a New South Wales fish, Enoplosus armatus, White, family Percidae.The local name Old-Wife in Eng...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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"old hunkers"
We have been requested to give a definition of this term. Party nicknames are not often logically ju...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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old-man
(Artemisia abrotanum.) A popular name for the Southern-wood plant.
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Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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old-wife
The popular name of a brown duck, one of the most common throughout North America, the long-tailed D...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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old-squaw
The popular name of a brown duck, one of the most common throughout North America, the long-tailed D...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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old country
A term applied to Great Britain, originally by natives from that country, but now understood and use...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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old countryman
A native of England, Scotland, Ireland, or Wales. The term is never applied to persons from the Cont...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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old dominion
The State of Virginia.
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old hunker
See barnburners.
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old land
ground that has lain long untilled, and just ploughed up. The same in Essex is called new lands.
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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old lad
and OLD YOUTH
applied to a healthy man in years : he's a fine old youth. Derb.
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old country
A very general designation for Great Britain among the Americans. The term is never applied to any p...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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old hand
A knowing and expert person.
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old horse
Tough salt-beef.
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old ice
In polar parlance, that of previous seasons.
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old-stager
One well initiated in anything.
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old-stagerism
An adherence to established customs; sea conservatism.
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old wife
A fish about 2 feet long, and 9 inches high in the back, having a small mouth, a large eye, a broad ...
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Age, Old
The aged occupied a prominent place in the social and political system of the Jews. In private life ...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Old Testament
I. TEXT OF THE OLD TESTAMENT.-
• History of the text. -A history of the text of the Old Testament s...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Testament, Old
[OLD TESTAMENT; BIBLE] OLD TESTAMENT - 3249
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Baillie, Lady Grizel
(1665-1746)
Poetess, dau. of Sir Patrick Home or Hume, afterwards Earl of Marchmont, was married to...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Barnard, Lady Anne (Lindsay)
(1750-1825)
Poet, e. dau. of the 5th Earl of Balcarres, married Andrew Barnard, afterwards Colonial...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Bury, Lady Charlotte
(1775-1861)
Novelist, dau. of the 5th Duke of Argyll, and m. first to Col. J. Campbell, and second ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Fullerton, Lady Georgiana (Leveson-Gower)
(1812-1885)
Novelist, dau. of the 1st Earl Granville, and sister of the eminent statesman. She wrot...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Guest, Lady Charlotte(Bertie)
(1812-1895)
Dau. of the 9th Earl of Lindsey, m. in 1833 Sir Josiah J. Guest, a wealthy ironmaster, ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Lamb, Lady Caroline
(1785-1828)
Novelist, dau. of 3rd Earl of Bessborough, m. the Hon. William Lamb, afterwards Lord Me...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Montagu, Lady Mary Wortley (Pierrepont)
(1690-1762)
Letter-writer, was the eldest dau. of the 1st Duke of Kingston. In her youth she combin...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Scott, Lady John (Alicia Ann Spottiswoode)
(1801-1900)
M. Lord John Scott. She was the writer of a number of Scottish songs characterised by t...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Lady Bitch's House
Opposite Banister's Court, now or later the dwelling of Dr. Salmon, a good large building, with a gr...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Lady Holles' School
At the south-east corner of Redcross Street, in Cripplegate Ward Without (O.S. 1880).
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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lady, puppy's mamma
Jocular ways of calling a woman a bitch.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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lady dacre's wine
Gin.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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pig-faced lady
n.
an old name in Tasmania forthe Boar-fish (q.v.).
...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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lady of easy virtue
A woman of the town, an impure, a prostitute.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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Old lang syne
·- ·see Auld lang syne.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Old Line State
·add. ·- Maryland; a nickname, alluding to the fact that its northern boundary in Mason and Dixon's ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Fore Old Jewry
By Aldgate (W. Stow, 1722, and Rev. of London, 1728).
See Jewry Street.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Great Old Bailey
See Old Bailey.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Little Old Bailey
North-west out of Old Bailey at Fleet Lane to Snow Hill, in Farringdon Ward Without (L. and P. Commo...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Olave Old Jewry
On the west side of Old Jewry, in Coleman Street Ward, on the boundary of Coleman Street and Cheap W...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Artillery Ground
Extends from Middlesex Street south to Spital Square north, east of Bishopsgate Street, outside the ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Bedlam Court
In Old Bethlehem (Dodsley, 1761).
No further reference.
Not named in the maps.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Bedlam Lane
See Old Bethlem, Street.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Bell Inn
On the north side of Holborn at No.123 (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward Within.
First mention: ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Bethlehem Hospital
On the east side of Bishopsgate Street, in Bishopsgate Ward Without. Founded by Simon Fitz Mary, She...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Bethlem, Street
West out of Bishopsgate Street. In Bishopsgate Ward Without
"Old Bethlehem" (Hatton, 1708). "Old Be...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Brewers Yard
See Old Brewhouse Yard.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Brewhouse Yard
South out of Chick Lane, leading to Fox and Knot Inn, in Farringdon Ward Without (Rocque, 1746-Boyle...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Broad Street
South from London Wall and Wormwood Street to No.53 Threadneedle Street (P.O. Directory). In Broad S...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Change Hill
North out of Queen Victoria Street at No.120 (P.O. Directory).
Formerly part of Lambeth Hill.
Name...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old City Chambers
See Crosby Hall Chambers.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Dean's Lane
Identified with Warwick Lane (q.v.).
First mention: " Eldesdenes lane," 41 H. III. (MS. D. and C. S...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Fish Market
In the parishes of St. Mary Magdalene, St. Nicholas Cold abbey, and St. Nicholas Olave in Old Fish S...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Fish Street
West from Queen Victoria Street to Knightrider Street, in Bread Street and Queenhithe Wards (O.S.188...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Horseshoe Wharf
South out of Thames Street in parish of St. Benet, Paul's Wharf (P.C. 1732-Dodsley, 1761).
Not name...
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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Old Navy Office
See Navy Office.
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Old Pipe Yard
South out of Bristol Street to Lime Wharf (Rocque, 1746-Boyle, 1799).
"The Pipe Yard" (Dodsley, 176...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Shades Wharf
On the south side of Upper Thames Street, near Fishmongers Hall.
See The Shades.
...
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.
...
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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Old Trinity House
On the west side of Water Lane at No.5 (P.O. Directory). In Tower Ward.
Earliest mention: Incorpora...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Victualling Office
See Victualling Office.
...
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Old Watch House, Bishopsgate
On the west side of Bishopsgate, south of St. Botolph's Bishopsgate Churchyard.
"Ye olde Watch Hous...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Wool Quay
Messuage and wharf called the Olde Wollekey in parish of All Hallows Barking, 1518-19, 5 H. VIII. 14...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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old mr. gory
A piece of gold.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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old-man fern
a Bush-name in Tasmania for the Tree-fern (q.v.).
...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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old-soldier bird
See soldier-birdI.
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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old woman's tooth
A peculiar chisel for stub morticing.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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lady of the gun-room
A gunner's mate, who takes charge of the after-scuttle, where gunners' stores are kept.
...
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Baker's Court, Old Bethlem
Out of Old Bethlem, in Bishopsgate Ward Without (P.C. 1732).
Not named in the maps.
Qy. = Baker's ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Ball Court, Old Bailey
East out of Old Bailey in Farringdon Ward Without (Hatton, 1708-Boyle, 1799).
Former name : " Bell ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bevis Court, Old Jewry
See Bevis Court, Basinghall Street, below.
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Green Arbour, Old Bailey
See Green Arbour Court.
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Green Court, Old Jewry
See Green Dragon Court.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Nicholas Old Fish Street
See St. Nicholas Cole Abbey, St. Nicholas Distaff Lane, St. Nicholas New Fish Street, St. Nicholas W...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Fish Street Hill
South out of Old Fish Street to Upper Thames Street, in Queenhithe Ward (Horwood, 1799-L.C.C. List, ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old General Post Office
On the east side of St. Martin le Grand (Street), between that street and Foster Lane.
Erected 1825...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old South Sea House
On the south side of Broad Street, north of the South Sea House, in Broad Street Ward (Rocque, 1746)...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Temple, Bar of
See Holborn Bars.
...
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(St.) Paul's Chapels in Old
These were very numerous and consisted of the followmg: Chapels of Our Lady, of St. Dunstan and St. ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Sessions House, Old Bailey
See Central Criminal Court.
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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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Windmill Court, Old Jewry
East out of Old Jewry, in Coleman Street Ward (Strype, 1720).
First mention: "The Windmill," 1522 (...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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old dog at it
Expert, accustomed.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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old-man salt-bush
Atriplex nummularium,Lindl. See Salt-Bush.
1889. J. H. Maiden, `Useful Native Plants,' p. 118:
«On...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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Adam Court, Old Broad Street
See Adam's Court.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Augustine next Old Fish Street
See St. Augustine Watling Street.
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Bar of the Old Temple
See Holborn Bars.
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Bell Savage Yard, Old Bailey
See Ball Court, Old Bailey.
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Chapels in Old St. Paul's
See St. Paul's Chapels in Old.
...
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(St.) Mary Magdalen, Old Fish Street
On the north side of Little Knightrider Street, at the south-west corner of Old Change, in Castle Ba...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Court, Old Broad Street
South-east out of Old Broad Street, in Broad Street Ward, at No.7 (Rocque, 1746-Elmes, 1831).
Rebui...
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Old Sergeants' Inn, Chancery Lane
See Serjeants' Inn, Chancery Lane.
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Standard in the Old Bailey
Mentioned by Stow (391) and the waste of the water served the prisoners in Ludgate.
...
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line of the old author
A dram of brandy.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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roast beef of old england
A popular air, by which officers are summoned to the dinner-table.
...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Bell Inn, Old Fish Street Hill
On the west side of Fish Street Hill, south of St. Mounthaw Church, and north of Bell Alley, but not...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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White Horse Court, Old Broad Street
See Union Court; White Horse Inn, Yard.
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White Horse Yard, Old Broad Street
See Flying Horse Yard.
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Five Foot Court, Old Fish Street Hill
See Five Foot Lane.
...
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Conduit by St. Mary Magdalen, Old Fish Street
Erected 1583 and castellated with stone for the receipt of Thames water, conveyed to it at the charg...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Versions, Ancient, Of The Old And New Testaments
In treating of the ancient versions that have come down to us, in whole or in part, they will be des...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Provision made for the collection of weekly alms for the support of the Chapel of Our Lady near Guildhall founded "pur tote la compaignie du Pui" (ib.).
Henry le Waleis gave to the Confraternity of the Pui (de Podio) 5 marks annual quit rent on all his ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.