·adj One more than five; twice three; as, six yards.
II. Six ·noun A symbol representing six units, as 6, vi., or VI.
III. Six ·noun The number greater by a unit than five; the sum of three and three; six units or objects.
·noun One who is six feet tall. ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
·noun A pistol or other firearm which can be fired six times without reloading especially, a six-cha...
In Bearbinder Lane (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799). Not named in the maps. Name derived from the sign, rep...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
In Six Bell Passage, Foster Lane (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799). Not named in the maps. ...
In Foster Lane (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799). Not named in the maps. ...
On the west side of Chancery Lane, south of Carey Street, outside the City boundary (O. and M. 1677)...
Whisky and small beer. IRISH. ...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
Reduced allowance; four rations allotted to six men. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
Given as a punishment for neglect or drunkenness, instead of the usual four-water, which is one part...
On Tower Hill (Dodsley, 1761). Sixpence a month paid in by all seamen for the benefit of Greenwich ...
An attorney, whose fee on several occasions is fixed at that sum. ...
See Garden Court and Young's Buildings. ...