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Drop
·vi To fall in drops.
II. Drop ·vi To fall short of a mark.
III. Drop ·noun Any small pendent orna...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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drop
The new drop; a contrivance for executing felons at Newgate, by means of a platform, which drops fro...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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drop
n.
(Slang.) To «have the drop on» is toforestall, gain advantage over, especially by covering with ...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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drop
, or droop.
When a line diverges from a parallel or a curve. It is also a name generally used to t...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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New
·adv Newly; recently.
II. New ·superl Fresh from anything; newly come.
III. New ·superl Not habitu...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Rupert's drop
·- A kind of glass drop with a long tail, made by dropping melted glass into water. It is remarkable...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Toe drop
·add. ·- A morbid condition of the foot in which the toe is depressed and the heel elevated.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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drop coves
Persons who practice the fraud of dropping a ring or other article, and picking it up before the per...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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to drop down
To be dispirited. This expression is used by thieves to signify that their companion did not die gam...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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morning drop
The gallows. He napped the king's pardon and escaped the morning drop; he was pardoned, and was not ...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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drop-dry
Completely water-tight.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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Bran-new
·adj ·see Brand-new.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Brand-new
·adj Quite new; bright as if fresh from the forge.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Fire-new
·adj Fresh from the forge; bright; quite new; brand-new.
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Fresh-new
·adj <<Unpracticed>>.
...
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New Thought
·add. ·- Any form of belief in mental healing other than (1) Christian Science and (2) hypnotism or ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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New Zealand
·- A group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean.
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New-model
·vt To <<Remodel>>.
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New-year
·adj Of or pertaining to, or suitable for, the commencement of the year; as, New-year gifts or odes....
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Span-new
·adj Quite new; brand-new; fire-new.
...
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New Testament
(Luke 22:20), rather "New Covenant," in contrast to the old covenant of works, which is superseded. ...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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New Abbey
Mary (St.) of Graces Abbey and Clare (St.) Abbey without Aldgate have both been referred to under th...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Alley
North out of Cornhill to Threadneedle Street (S. 193), opposite Bartholomew Lane. In Cornhill and Br...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Buildings
1) North out of Sun Yard, Nightingale Lane (Horwood, I 799-Lockie, 1810).
Former name: "Vinegar Yar...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Canal
This was the name given to the Fleet Ditch when it was reopened, after it had been cleansed and its ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Churchyard
See Spinning Wheel Alley.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Court
1) East out of Angel Alley. In Bishopsgate Ward Without (London Guide, 1758-Elmes, 1831).
The site ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Inn
1) A messuage called "le Newin" in Chauncellerelane, 42 Ed. III. (Hust. Roll 96, No.218).
Granted t...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Key
The New Key as rebuilt after the Great Fire is shown in O. and M. 1677, extending along the river fr...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Lane
1) See Fetter Lane.
2) Lease by Robert de Suthle, blader and Avice, his wife to Robert de Lenne, vi...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Passage
1) At the north-east corner of Newgate Market, running north and east to Ivy Lane (Rocque, 1746).
S...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Rent
Tenement called" la Newrente " in Thamysestrete in parish of S. Michael de Candelwikstrete, 1317 (Ct...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Rents
East out of St. Martin Ic Grand, in Aldersgate Ward (O. and M. 1677-Lockie, 1816).
Site afterwards ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Square
On the west side of the Minories at No.130, south of St. Botolph's Vestry Hall. In Portsoken Ward (P...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Street
1) West from Cloth Street to King Street, in Farringdon Ward Without (O.S. 1880).
See Newbury Stree...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Temple
See The Temple.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Wharf
At the southern end of Temple Street, Whitefriars, on the Thames (O.S. 1880).
Former name: "White F...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Yard
1) In Camomile Street, near Bishopsgate (Lockie, 1816).
Not named in the maps.
2) In Fenchurch Str...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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bleeding new
A metaphor borrowed from fish, which will not bleed when stale.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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new light
One of the new light; a methodist.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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new chum
n.
a new arrival, especially from theold country: generally used with more or less contempt; what i...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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new chumhood
n.
the period and state of beinga New Chum.
1883. W. Jardine Smith, in `Nineteenth Century,' Novem...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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New Holland
n.
the name, now extinct, firstgiven to Australia by Dutch explorers.
1703. Capt. William Dampier,...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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New Zealand
n.
This name was given to thecolony by Abel Jansz Tasman, the Dutch navigator, who visitedit in 164...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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brand-new
(Teut. brand new.) Quite new.
This word is provincial in the North of England, and is used in collo...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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bran-new
(Teut. brand new.) Quite new.
This word is provincial in the North of England, and is used in collo...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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fire-new
New from the forge; brand-new.--Johnson. This old and nearly obsolete expression is sometimes used b...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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brand-new
quite new. They say, BRAN-SPAN-NEW, in Yorkshire.
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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bran-new
Quite new: said of a sail which has never been bent.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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new act
The going on shore without leave, and which though thus termed new, is an old trick.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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new moon
The moon is said to be new when she is in conjunction with the sun, or between that luminary and the...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Moon, New
[NEW MOON] NEW MOON - 3185
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William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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New Moon
The first day of the lunar month was observed as a holy day. In addition to the daily sacrifice ther...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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New Testament
It is proposed in this article to consider the text of the New Testament. The subject naturally divi...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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New Year
[Trumpets, Feast Of FEAST OF]
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William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Testament, New
[NEW TESTAMENT; BIBLE] NEW TESTAMENT - 3186
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William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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drop a cog
To let fall, with design, a piece of gold or silver, in order to draw in and cheat the person who se...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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drop astern, to
To slacken a ship's way, so as to suffer another one to pass beyond her. Also, distancing a competit...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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drop in the eye
Almost drunk.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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drop down a river
Synonymous with falling (which see).
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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New Year's Day
·- the first day of a calendar year; the first day of January. Often colloquially abbreviated to New...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Aldgate Churchyard, New
There appears to have been a new churchyard or burial ground attached to the Church of St. Botolph, ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Castle's New Court
See Castle Court, Budge Row; also Newcastle Court1, College Hill.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Fish Street, New
See New Fish Street.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Great New Street
North-east from West Harding Street to Dean Street, in Farringdon Ward Without (P.O. Directory).
Fi...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Katherine's New Court
South of Flemings' Churchyard, at the north-west corner of St. Katherine's Square (Rocque, 1746-Lock...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Little New Street
West out of Shoe Lane, at No. 89, to Printer's Street. In Farringdon Ward Without (P.O. Directory).
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Middle New Street
East out of Great New Street at No. 18 and New Street Square, Fetter Lane (P.O. Directory). In Farri...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Artillery Ground
In Moorfields. So named to distinguish it from the Old Ground near St. Mary Spittel, where formerly ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Basinghall Street
North out of London Wall, at No.129 to No.34 Fore Street, the northern continuation of Basinghall St...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Bear Quay
West of Bear Quay (Horwood, 1799).
Former name: "Little Bear Key" (O. and M. 1677-Strype, 1755).
S...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Bridge Street
South from Fleet Street to Blackfriars Bridge (P.O. Directory). On the boundary of Farringdon Ward W...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Broad Street
North out of Old Broad Street to Liverpool Street (P.O. Directory). In Bishopsgate Ward Without. Als...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Church Hawe
The Churchyard of the Holy Trinity near Eastsmithfield seems to have been so called in the 14th cent...
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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New City Club
On the east side of George Yard, Lombard Street. In Langbourn Ward (O.S.).
Site now occupied by off...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Fish Street
In St. Nicholas parish, temp. John (Anc. Deeds, A. 2588).
There are numerous references to " nova p...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New George Court
See George Court, Gravel Lane.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New London Street
North out of Hart Street, at No.10, to London Street (P.O. Directory). In Tower Ward.
First mention...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Queen Street
See Queen Street, Cheapside.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Street Hill
South out of Little New Street, Shoe Lane, to King's Head Court (P.O. Directory ). In Farringdon War...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Street Square
1) On the east side of Great New Street, Shoe Lane (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward Without.
Fi...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Union Street
West out of Moorfields, at No.21, to Moor Lane (P.O. Directory). In Cripplegate Ward Without.
First...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Wool Quay
Appointed a place for lading and discharging goods, Act of Parliament, 1559 (quoted by Strype, Ed. 1...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Zealand Avenue
North out of Barbican at No.60 (P.O. Directory).
First mention: L.C.C. List, 1901.
"White Lyon Cou...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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new college students
Golden scholars, silver bachelors, and leaden masters.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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coo-in-new
n.
aboriginal name for «a usefulverbenaceous timber-tree of Australia, Gmelinaleichhardtii, F. v. M...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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flax, New Zealand
n.
Phormium tenax, N.O. Liliaceae. A plant yielding a strong fibre.Called also, in New Zealand, Nat...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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New South Wales
n.
the name of the oldest andmost important colony in Australia. The name «New Wales» wasfirst give...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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New Zealand spinach
n. See spinach, New Zealand.
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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spinach, New Zealand
n.
Tetragoniaexpansa, Murr., N.O. Ficoideae; called also Iceplant, in Tasmania. It is a trailing Fi...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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New Moon, Feast of
Special services were appointed for the commencement of a month (Num. 28:11-15; 10:10). (See Festiva...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Cripplegate, New Hospital Within
See Elsing Spital.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Little New Street Hill
Near Shoe Lane (Strype, ed. 1755-L. Guide, 1758).
Not named in the maps.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Broad Street Court
On the east side of Broad Street Buildings. In Bishopsgate Ward Without (O.S.1880).
The site is now...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Buildings, Coleman Street
See New Court6, Little Bell Alley.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Court, Crutched Friars
North out of Crutched Friars, between Nos. 44 and 45 (Rocque, 1746-Elmes, 1831).
Former name: "Fren...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Court, Duke's Place
East out of King Street (Horwood, 1799-Elmes, 1831)
Former names: " Rose Alley" (O. and M. 1677-P.C...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Court, Gravel Lane
-East out of New Street, Gravel Lane. In Portsoken Ward (Bacon's map, 1912).
Earliest mention: O.S....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Court, Throgmorton Street
South out of Throgmorton Street, in Broad Street Ward, at No.8 (P.O. Directory).
First mention; O. ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Fish Street Hill
See Fish Street Hill.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Hospital without Bishopsgate
See St. Mary Spital and Old Bethlehem Hospital.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New King's Head Court
In Houndsditch, in Portsoken Ward (P.C. 1732).
Not named in the maps.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Street, St. Katherine's
There were two streets so called in St. Katherine's precinct towards the end' of the 18th century, a...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Nicholas New Fish Street
,(St.) Nicholas West Fish Street
Earliest mention: "St. Nicholas at Westfishstreet." " Westpiscariam...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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White Friers New Wharf
On the south side of Temple Street to Hawke's Wharf and the Thames (Horwood, 1799-Lockie, 1816).
Se...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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spick and span new
every part new. S. Some derive this from a spear, the head of which was vulgarly called the spike, t...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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Bar of the New Temple
See Temple Bar.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Dunstan near the New Temple
See St. Dunstan in the West.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Church Haw, without Alderugate
A plot of land purchased by Sir Walter Manny in 1349 to be a burial place outside the City walls for...
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...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Court, St, Katherine's Square
See St. Katherine's New Court.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Pump Court, Moor Lane
See Pump Court.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New River Office and Yard
Between Pigs Quay and Dorset Wharf on the Thames, at the southern end of Dorset Street (Horwood, 179...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Synagogue, Great St. Helen's
On the south side of Great St. Helen's at No.21 (P.O. Directory).
First mention: O.S. 1875.
The si...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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overseers of the new pavement
Persons set in the pillory. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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New Court, Harrow Alley, Middlesex Street
North-west out of Harrow Alley. In Portsoken Ward (Rocque, I 746-Boyle, 1799).
Site covered by ware...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Mary's Chapel in the New Churchyard near Smethefeld
Bequest to work of new Chapel of St. Mary near Westsmythfeld, 1372 (Ct. H.W. II. 148).
See Charterh...
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