·noun One or a breed of short-horned cattle, originating in the county of Durham, England. The Durham cattle are noted for their beef-producing quality.
North out of Trimty Lane, east of Bread Street (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799). Site now occupied by the Me...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
North out of Chick Lane to the northern boundary of the City and of Farringdon Ward Without (Horwood...
Knocker kneed, he grinds mustard with his knees: Durham is famous for its mustard. ...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
Identified with Bread Street Ward (q.v.). ...