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adam's ale
Water. A colloquial expression, used both in England and America.
To slake his thirst, he took a dr...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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Ale
·noun A festival in English country places, so called from the liquor drunk.
II. Ale ·noun An intox...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Adam's apple
·- ·see under <<Adam>>.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Adams, Francis, W.L.
(1862-1893)
Novelist, was b. at Malta, and ed. at schools at Shrewsbury and in Paris. In 1882 he we...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Adam's Court
1) East out of Foster Lane, in Aldersgate Ward (Strype, ed. 1720, I. iii. 120). No further reference...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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jack adams
A fool. Jack Adams's parish; Clerkenwell.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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jack adams
A stubborn fool.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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Ale silver
·- A duty payable to the lord mayor of London by the sellers of ale within the city.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Ale-knight
·noun A pot companion.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Bride-ale
·noun A rustic wedding feast; a bridal. ·see <<Ale>>.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Church-ale
·noun A church or parish festival (as in commemoration of the dedication of a church), at which much...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Clerk-ale
·noun A feast for the benefit of the parish clerk.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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ale draper
An alehouse keeper.
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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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cock ale
A provocative drink.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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nappy ale
Strong ale.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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ale-stake
a may-pole. See Bailey's Diet.
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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foot-ale
beverage required from one entering on a new occupation. N.
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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size of ale
Half a pint. Size of bread and cheese; a certain quantity. Sizings: Cambridge term for the college a...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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Adam's Court, Duke's Place
Adam and Eve Court.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.