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lieutenant-at-arms
Formerly the junior lieutenant, who, with the master-at-arms, was charged with the drilling of the s...
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Master
·noun A young gentleman; a lad, or small boy.
II. Master ·vi To be skillful; to <<Excel>>.
III. Ma...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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master
The epithet for the captain or commander of a merchant vessel. When England first became a maritime ...
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Arms
·noun Instruments or weapons of offense or defense.
II. Arms ·noun The legs of a hawk from the thig...
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arms
The munitions of war, all kinds of weapons whether for offence or defence. Those in a ship are canno...
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at
at or ast, conj. [Curtius connects the Sanscr. ati, ultra, nimis, the Gr. ἔτι, the Lat. et, and at...
A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.
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at
at or I (rarely) ast, conj, but (introducing a contrast to what precedes).
I I. In a transition, b...
An Elementary Latin Dictionary
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At
·prep The relations of time, age, or order; as, at ten o'clock; at twenty-one; at once; at first.
I...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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at
for by. Used in this expression, "Sales at auction."
The English say--"Sales by auction," and this ...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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Baggage master
·- One who has charge of the baggage at a railway station or upon a line of public travel.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Harbor master
·- An officer charged with the duty of executing the regulations respecting the use of a harbor.
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Master vibrator
·add. ·- In an internal-combustion engine with two or more cylinders, an induction coil and vibrator...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Mint-master
·noun The master or superintendent of a mint. Also used figuratively.
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Wreck-master
·noun A person appointed by law to take charge of goods, ·etc., thrown on shore after a shipwreck.
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gentleman's master
A highway robber, because he makes a gentleman obey his commands, i.e. stand and deliver.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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kyrk-master
church-warden. N.
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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attendant master
A dockyard official. (See master-attendant.)
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ballast-master
A person appointed to see the port-regulations in respect to ballast carried out.
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barrack-master
The officer placed in charge of a barrack.
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beach-master
A superior officer, captain, appointed to superintend disembarkation of an attacking force, who hold...
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harbour-master
An officer appointed to inspect the moorings, and to see that the ships are properly berthed, and th...
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ice-master
A pilot, or man of experience, for the Arctic Sea.
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master-attendant
An officer in the royal dockyards appointed to assist in the fitting or dismantling, removing or sec...
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master mariner
Shipmaster or captain of a merchant vessel.
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master-shipwright
The chief superintendent in the building and repairing of ships in the royal dockyards.
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prize-master
The officer to whom a prize is given in charge to carry her into port.
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quarter-master
A petty officer, appointed to assist the master and mates in their several duties, as stowing the ho...
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vendue master
A commercial and marine auctioneer.
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King's Arms
On the west side of Bishopsgate at No.128 (P.O. Directory). In Bishopsgate Ward Without.
At the cor...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Queen's Arms
In Ludgate Street, in parish of St. Martins, in Farringdon Ward Within. Afterwards known as the "Dog...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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fire-arms
Every description of arms that discharge missiles by gunpowder, from the heaviest cannon to a pistol...
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lodge arms
The word of command to an armed party preparatory to their breaking off.
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order arms!
The word of command, with muskets or carbines, to bring the butt to the ground, the piece vertical a...
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port arms!
The military word of command to bring the fire-lock across the front of the body, muzzle slanting up...
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present arms!
The military word of command to salute with the musket.
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secure arms!
Place them under the left arm, to guard the lock from the weather or rain.
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shoulder arms!
The military word of command to carry the musket vertically at the side of the body, and resting aga...
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small-arms
The muskets, pistols, cutlasses, tomahawks, and boarding-pikes, in charge of the gunner, on board sh...
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Arms, Armor
The subject naturally divides itself into- I. Offensive weapons: Arms. II. Defensive weapons:
Armor...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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At one
·- <<Together>>.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Here-at
·adv At, or by reason of, this; as, he was offended hereat.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Strain at
Simply a misprint for "strain out" (Matt. 23:24).
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Easton's Bible Dictionary
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to jump at
To embrace with eagerness; as, 'I made him an offer, and he jumped at it.'
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Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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at-after
afterwards. North.
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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at anchor
The situation of a vessel riding in a road or port by her anchor.
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touching at
Stopping or anchoring at some intermediate port in the course of a voyage.
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Strain At
(So translated in the Authorized Version, but in the Revised Version "strain out," (Matthew 23:24) w...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Oxford Arms, Oxford Arms Inn
At the west end of Oxford Arms Passage, Warwick lane. In Farringdon Ward Within (O.S. 1880).
Earlie...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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post master general
The prime minister, who has the patronage of all posts and places.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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master and commander
A title which, in 1814, was simplified to commander, the next degree above lieutenant; he ranks with...
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master of misrule
An officer of an hour or two, when the hands were piped "to mischief." The lord or abbot of misrule ...
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quarter-master general
Is the head of that department of the army which has charge of the quartering, encamping, embarking,...
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College of Arms
On the north side of Queen Victoria Street at No. 135 in Castle Baynard's Ward, west of St. Peter's ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Ipswich Arms Inn
At the east end of Cullum Street, before it turns south into Fenchurch Street. In Langbourn Ward (O....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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King's Arms Buildings
1) East out of Wood Street at No. 10, in Cripplegate Ward Within (O.S. 1875).
It adjoins the site o...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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King's Arms Court
1) South out of Ludgate Hill, east of Fleet Bridge, in Farringdon Ward Without (Rocque, 1746-Boyle, ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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King's Arms Inn
1) On the north-west side of Crutched Friars (Hatton, 1708).
Not named in the maps.
2) North out o...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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King's Arms Tavern
On the south side of Newgate Street, in Farringdon Ward Within (Strype, ed. 1720, I. iii. 195).
Not...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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King's Arms Yard
1) In Lothbury (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
2) North out of Snow Hill, n...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Oxford Arms Inn
On the east side of Giltspur Street, in Farringdon Ward Without (O. and M. 1677).
Site is now occup...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Oxford Arms Passage
West out of Warwick Lane, in Farringdon Ward Within (O. and M. 1677-O.S. 1880).
So called as being ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Queen's Arms Alley
East out of Shoe Lane, in Farringdon Ward Without (Strype, 1720-Boyle, 1799).
Former name: "Queens ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Queen's Arms Tavern
1) In Bow in Hand Court, between 77 and 78 Cheapside (Wheatley).
Not named in the maps.
2) In St. ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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beat to arms
The signal by drum to summon the men to their quarters.
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cessation of arms
A discontinuation or suspension of hostilities.
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place of arms
In fortification, a space contrived for the convenient assembling of troops for ulterior purposes; t...
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stand of arms
A complete set for one man; now-a-days, simply a musket and bayonet. Also, an arm-stand holding the ...
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suspension of arms
A short truce agreed upon by contending forces, for a special object of importance.
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Sleep-at-noon
·noun A plant (Tragopogon pratensis) which closes its flowers at midday; a kind of goat's beard.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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(St.) Botolph at Retheresgate
See St. Botolph Billingsgate.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Conduit at Aldermanbury
See Aldermanbury Conduit.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Conduit at Barking
Bequest of 2/- quit rent to the conduit of Berkynke by Rob. de Conyngham, 1286 (Ct. H. Wills, I. 78)...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Conduit at Bishopsgate
Near the gate inside the walls (S. 175), a little to the west (ib. 176).
Erected by Thomas Kneswort...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Conduit at Dowgate
A conduit of Thames water made 1568 at the cost of the citizens, and called the Conduit upon Downgat...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Council at London
Held in 833, at which were present the Bishops and "proceribus majoribus" of all England, to take co...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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The Dolphin at Aldersgate
Described in a deed 1291, as a tenement in the parish of "St. Agnes infra Aldresgate," between the h...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Mary at Hill
On the west side of St. Mary at Hill (Street) (P.O. Directory). In Billingsgate Ward.
Earliest ment...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Peter at Baynardescastel
See St. Peter Paul's Wharf.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Serjeants-at-Law
A body of barristers of the highest degree, sworn to serve the King's people in their causes.
The J...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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bill at sight
To pay a bill at sight; to be ready at all times for the venereal act.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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tenant at will
One whose wife usually fetches him from the alehouse.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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to be driving at
'What are you driving at?' that is, what are you about? what object have you in view? A colloquial e...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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to suit to at
To suit or fit exactly. This old English phrase is often used by ourselves in colloquial language.
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Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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prisoner at large
Free to take exercise within bounds.
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surveyors at lloyd's
See lloyd's surveyors.
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out at heels, or out at elbows
In declining circumstances.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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master of the mint
A gardener.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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master of the rolls
A baker.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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master of the wardrobe
One who pawns his clothes to purchase liquor.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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master of the fleet
A master on board the commander-in-chief's ship, who has a general superintendence of the stores iss...
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Arms of the City
Argent, plain cross gules, in the dexter chief canton a sword erect in pale of the second.
Crest : ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bakers' Arms Alley, Minories
North out of Rosemary Lane, towards the middle of that street by the Bakers' Arms (Hatton, 1708-Elme...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Currier's Arms Inn Yard
In Fann's Alley, Aldersgate Street (Dodsley, 1761).
Not named in the maps.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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King's Arms Coach Office
West out of Bishopsgate Street at 106, north of Thread-needle Street (Lockie, 1810-1816).
Not named...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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barrel of small arms
The tube through which the bullets are discharged. In artillery the term belongs to the construction...
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lie under arms, to
To remain in a state of preparation for immediate action.
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(St.) Anne at the Tourhill
" Anne on the Towr Hill and Abbey of Whit Monkys " (Arnold's Chronicle, p. 247 and p. 75).
" Seynt ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Benedict at Castle Baynard
See St. Benet Paul's Wharf.
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Cistern at Fleet Bridge
Made in 1478 by the inhabitants of Fleet Street at their own charges for the receipt of the waste wa...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Conduit at Aldgate Without
"A fair water conduit, hard without the Gate" (Aldgate), erected 1535 (Stow, ed. 1603, p. 129).
One...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Conduit at Fleet Bridge
A cistern or conduit for receipt of spring water made by the inhabitants of Fleet Street in 1478, bu...
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Conduit at Holborn Cross
See Holborn Conduit.
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Conduit at London Wall
In London Wall by Moorgate opposite the northern end of Coleman Street, erected 1517 at the charges ...
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(St.) Mary at Hill, Street
South out of Eastcheap, at No. 28, to Lower Thames Street (P.O. Directory). In Billingsgate Ward.
E...
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(St.) Olave at Crutched Friars
See St. Olave Hart Street.
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blocked at both ends
Finished. The game is blocked at both ends; the game is ended.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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jack at a pinch
A poor hackney parson.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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old dog at it
Expert, accustomed.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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to look blue at one
is to look at one with a countenance expressive of displeasure or dissatisfaction.
The Bishop would...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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to shake a stick at
A ridiculous phrase very often heard in low language. When a man is puzzled to give one an idea of a...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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ease, to stand at
To remain at rest.
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entering at custom-house
The forms required of the master of a merchant ship before her cargo can be discharged.
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good-at-all-points
Practical in every particular.
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off at a tangent
Going in a hurry, or in a testy humour.
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King's Arms Inn, Snow Hill
See King's Arms Yard.
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Queen's Arms Yard, Shoe Lane
See Queen's Arms Alley.
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arms of a great gun
The trunnions.
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great guns and small-arms
The general armament of a ship. Also, a slang term for the blowing and raining of heavy weather.
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(St.) Benet at, or del Wodewharf
See Benet Paul's Wharf.
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Boss of Water at Billingsgate
Against Boss Alley (q.v.).
Made about 1423 by the Executors of Richard Whittington (S. 17 and 210)....
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(St.) Marie at the Holle, Hupehulle
See St. Mary at Hill.
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hard at his a-se
Close after him.
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capstan, to heave at the
To urge it round, by pushing against the bars, as already described.
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ducking at the yard-arm
A marine punishment unknown, except by name, in the British navy; but formerly inflicted by the Fren...
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fresh hand at the bellows
Said when a gale freshens suddenly.
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master of a ship-of-war
An officer appointed by the commissioners of the navy to attend to the navigating a ship under the d...
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blowing great guns and small arms
Heavy gales; a hurricane.
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Boss of Water at Paul's Wharf
Made about 1423 by the executors of Richard Whittington. In Bosse Lane (S. 17, 364). In Queenhithe W...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Rents, St. Mary at Hill
In the records of the parish of St. Mary at Hill (E.E.T. Soc.) there are numerous references to the ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Peter at the Cross of Cheap
See St. Peter Westcheap.
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Chapel in the Charnel at St. Mary Spitall
See St. Edmond the Bishop and Marie Magdalen.
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(St.) Mary Magdalen at the Fishmarket, de la Fishstrete
See St. Mary Magdalen, Old Fish Street.
There was an altar in the Priory Church to St. Mary Magdale...
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earing-cringle, at the head of a sail
In sail-making it is an eye spliced in the bolt-rope, to which the much smaller head-rope is attache...
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At the junction of Aldgate High Street with Leadenhall Street and Fenchurch Street (S. 140-O.S. 1875).
Taken down 1876 and a drinking fountain erected on the site.
There was a well called " Alegate well...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.