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Lashing
·noun ·see 2d Lasher.
II. Lashing ·noun The act of one who, or that which, lashes; castigation; cha...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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lashing
A rope used to fasten any movable body in a ship, or about her masts, sails, and rigging.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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Rose
·- imp. of Rise.
II. Rose ·vt To perfume, as with roses.
III. Rose ·Impf of <<Rise>>.
IV. Rose ·n...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Rose
Many varieties of the rose proper are indigenous to Syria. The famed rose of Damascus is white, but ...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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The Rose
1) On the boundary of St. Katherine Creechurch parish (Strype, ed. 1720, I. ii. 64).
Not otherwise ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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rose
Under the rose: privately or secretly. The rose was, it is said, sacred to Harpocrates, the God of s...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rose
n.
name given to the Australian shrub, Boronia serrulata, Sm., N.O. Rutaceae. It hasbright green le...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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rose
, or strainer.
A plate of copper or lead perforated with small holes, placed on the heel of a pump...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Rose
occurs twice only, viz. in (Song of Solomon 2:1; Isaiah 35:1) There is much difference of opinion as...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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heel-lashing
The rope which secures the inner part of a studding-sail boom to the yard; also, that which secures ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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lashing-eyes
Fittings for lower stays, block-strops, &c., by loops made in the ends of ropes, for a lashing to be...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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sheer-lashing
Middle the rope, and pass a good turn round both legs at the cross. Then take one end up and the oth...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Cop-rose
·noun The red, or corn, poppy.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Cup-rose
·noun Red poppy. ·see Cop-rose.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Dog-rose
·noun A common European wild rose, with single pink or white flowers.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Gelder-rose
·noun ·same·as Guelder-rose.
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Gy-rose
·adj Turned round like a crook, or bent to and fro.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Memorial rose
·add. ·- A Japanese evergreen rose (Rosa wichuraiana) with creeping branches, shining leaves, and si...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Provence rose
·- The cabbage rose (Rosa centifolia).
II. Provence rose ·- A name of many kinds of roses which are...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Rose water
·- Water tinctured with roses by distillation.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Rose-colored
·adj Having the color of a pink rose; rose-pink; of a delicate pink color.
II. Rose-colored ·adj Un...
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Rose-cut
·adj Cut flat on the reverse, and with a convex face formed of triangular facets in rows;
— said of...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Rose-pink
·adj Disposed to clothe everything with roseate hues; hence, sentimental.
II. Rose-pink ·adj Having...
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Rose-red
·adj Red as a rose; specifically (Zool.), of a pure purplish red color.
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Rose-rial
·noun A name of several English gold coins struck in different reigns and having having different va...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Rose-water
·adj Having the odor of rose water; hence, affectedly nice or delicate; sentimental.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Red Rose
See Rose, Manor of.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Le Rose Aleye
An Alley called" le Rose Aleye " near the graveyard of the Charter house, 22 Ed. IV. (Anc. Deeds, B....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rose Alley
1) East out of Bishopsgate, at No.178, to New Street (P.O. Directory) In Bishopsgate Ward Without.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rose Court
1) In Jewin Street (Strype, ed. 1755-L. Guide, 1758).
Not named in the maps.
2) Out of Addle Hill,...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rose Inn
1) In Fleet Street, belonging to the Monastery of Rochester (Dugdale, I.).
No later mention.
2) Ne...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rose Street
South out of Newgate Street, at No.20, to Paternoster Square (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward Wi...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rose Tavern
On the west side of Chancery Lane, in Farringdon Ward Without (Rocque, 1746).
Site rebuilt for offi...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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rose-apple
n.
another name for the SweetPlum. See under plum.
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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rose-bush
a timber-tree, Eupomatia laurina,R. Br., N.O. Anonaceae.
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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rose-hill
n.
The name is given by Gould asapplied to two Parrakeets:
1) Platycercus eximius, Vig. and Hors.,...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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rose, native
n.
i.q. bauera (q.v.).
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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cop-rose
papaver rhaeas : called also head work. N.
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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Rose, William Stewart
(1775-1843)
Poet and translator, s. of George R., who held various Government offices, including th...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Coleridge, Christabel Rose
(b. 1843)
Novelist. Lady Betty (1869), The Face of Carlyon (1875), An English Squire (1881), A Near...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Rose, John Holland
Litt.D.
(1855)
Historical and biographical writer. A Century of Continental History, The Revolutio...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Red Rose Alley
East out of White Cross Street, in Cripplegate Ward Without (Strype, ed. 1720-Elmes, 1831).
"Red Ro...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Red Rose Court
See Red Rose Alley.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Redo Rose Lane
See Pudding Lane, Eastcheap.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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The Rose, Manor of
On the west side of Laurence Pountney Hill, extending to 8uffolk Lane. In Dowgate Ward (S. 239). Par...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rose Alley, Bishopsgate
See George and Catherine Wheel Alley.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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The Rose and Crown
A house so called in parish of St. Michael Crooked Lane demised to the use of the church and parish ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rose Court, Aldermanbury
See Hadley's Court.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rose Court, Bishopsgate
See Rose Alley.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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White Rose Court
South out of Widegate Street to Middlesex Street (L.C.C. List, 1912).
First mention: Lockie, 1810.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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White Rose Place
East out of Whitecross Street, in Cripplegate Ward Without (Strype ,ed. 1720-O.S.1880).
Former name...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rose Alley, Newgate Market
See Rose Street.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rose Alley, Widegate Street
See White Rose Court.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rose and Crown Alley
1) See Rose and Crown Court, St. Katherine's Lane.
2) South out of Fleet Street, at No.62, to the T...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rose and Crown Court
1) East out of Fetter Lane, in Farringdon Ward Without (O. and M. 1677).
Site now covered by Blewit...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rose and Rainbow Court
East out of Aldersgate Street in Aldersgate Ward Without, south of Maidenhead Court (Elmes, 1831).
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rose Court, Tower Hill
West out of Tower Hill, south of Muscovy Court (Strype, ed. 1720 and 1755).
Seems to have been rebu...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rose Court, Tower Street
South out of Great Tower Street at No. 41. In Tower Ward (P.O. Directory).
Earliest mention: O. and...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rose Alley, Duke's Place, Aldgate
See Mitre Street.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rose and Crown Court, Houndsditch
West out of Houndsditch, adjoining the old line of the Wall of London. 'In Portsoken Ward (O. and M....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rose Tavern, Gt. Tower Street
See Rose Court, Tower Street.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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White Rose Alley, Whitecross Street
Mentioned in L.C.C. List, 1901.
See White Rose Place.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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White Rose Court, Coleman Street
See Masons' Avenue.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rose and Ball Court. Addle Hill
See Rose Court.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rose and Crown Court, St. Katherine's Lane
East out of St. Katherine's Lane, nearly opposite Flemings' Church Yard (Rocque, 1746-Lockie, 1810)....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.