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hook
(Dutch, hock, a corner.) This name is given in New York to several angular points in the North and E...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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cant-hook
A wooden lever, with an iron hook at one end, with which heavy articles of merchandise or timber are...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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Hook, Theodore Edward
(1788-1841) Dramatist and novelist, s. of James H., music-hall composer, was b. in London, and ed. ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Hook, Walter Farquhar
(1798-1875) Biographer, s. of James H., Dean of Worcester, b. at Worcester, and ed. at Winchester a...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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on one's own hook
A phrase much used in familiar language, denoting on one's own account; as, 'He is doing business on...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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by hook or by crook
One way or other; by any expedient.--Johnson. It can't be done by hook or crook, Unless your Highn...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.