"Flat-Cap" is a word in ENGLISH
A kind of low-crowned cap formerly worn by all classes in
England, and continued in London after disuse elsewhere; -- hence, a
citizen of London.
Little by little, the look of the land changes by the men we admire.
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An elderly couple were killed in an accident and found themselves being given a tour of heaven by Saint Peter. "Here is your oceanside condo, over there are the tennis courts, swimming pool, and two golf courses. If you need any refreshments, just stop by any of the many bars located throughout the area.""Heck, Gloria," the old man hissed when Saint Peter walked off, "we could have been here ten years ago if you hadn't heard about all that stupid oat bran, wheat germ, and low-fat diets!"
The white*book; an ancient book containing a compilation of the law and customs of the city of London. It has …
Read the complete definitionOrig., an officer appointed to look to the goodness of ale and beer; also, one of the officers chosen by …
Read the complete definitionA duty payable to the lord mayor of London by the sellers of ale within the city.
Read the complete definitionAn inhabitant of Alsatia or Alsace in Germany, or of Alsatia or White Friars (a resort of debtors and criminals) …
Read the complete definitionIn English ecclesiastical law. A court of appeal belonging to the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Judge of which is called …
Read the complete definitionThe use of a word of common or general signification for the name of a particular thing; as, \"He has …
Read the complete definitionIn the companies of London tradesmen, one not yet admitted to wear the livery; a junior member.
Read the complete definitionA prison or court of justice; -- used in certain proper names; as, the Old Bailey in London; the New …
Read the complete definitionSmall galleries of wood or stone on the outside of houses. The erec-tlon of them is regulated in London by …
Read the complete definitionA ball or globe on the top of a pillar, church, etc., as at St. Paul's, in London.
Read the complete definitionA method of reducing corpulence by avoiding food containing much farinaceous, saccharine, or oily matter; -- so called from William …
Read the complete definitionIn English Iaw. A military order of knighthood, instituted by Richard II. The order was new-Iy regulated hy notifications ln …
Read the complete definitionBelonging to Belgravia (a fashionable quarter of London, around Pimlico), or to fashionable life; aristocratic.
Read the complete definitionA market near the Billings gate in London, celebrated for fish and foul language.
Read the complete definitionThe bells of Bow Church in London; cockneydom.
Read the complete definitionManufacturers of bows and shafts. An ancient company of the city of London
Read the complete definitionA hydrostatic press of immense power, invented by Joseph Bramah of London. See under Hydrostatic.
Read the complete definitionA house of correction for the confinement of disorderly persons; -- so called from a hospital built in 1553 near …
Read the complete definitionPersons chosen by the citizens, to have the care and suiter-vision of bridges, and haviug certain fees aud profits belonging …
Read the complete definitionIn Engllsh law. A license by the lord mayor of London to keep a cart
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