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A large cave in the limestone rock near Torquay, Devon. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Kent Street EjectmentKent A B C D E F G H I J K L M N…
Pie made of squabs—i.e. young pigeons; also a pie made of mutton, apples, and onions. Cornwall squab-pie, and Devon white-pot brings. And Leicester beans and bacon, fit for kings. King:…
Courts of record in Cornwall and Devon for the administration of justice among the tinners. (Latin, stannum, tin.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894StarStank…
(Lynton, Devon). A mass of eight stones, towering to the height of thirty-two feet; so called because it looks like a gigantic cheese-press. This is probably a natural work, the effect of…
Baldrick of South Devon, son of Eri, who long defended his territory against Algar, a lawless chief. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894King of the WorldKing…
A record containing a description of Wilts, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall; published by Sir Henry Ellis (in 1816) as a Supplement to the Great Domesday-Book (q.v.). Called “Exon,”…
is, punish first and try afterwards. Lydford, in the county of Devon, was a fortified town, in which was an ancient castle, where were held the courts of the Duchy of Cornwall. Offenders…
(g hard). Tributary Prince of Devon, and one of the knights of the Round Table. Overhearing part of E'nid's words, he fancied she was faithless to him, and treated her for a time very…
To find a mare's nest is to make what you suppose to be a great discovery, but which turns out to be all moonshine. Why dost thou laugh? What mare's nest hast thou found? Beaumont and…
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