Word: london
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...French fashion is plain enough in the word itself-first corrupted from perruque to periwig, and then contracted for convenience to wig. Chouse, in the sense of to cheat, carries us back to the days of James First, when an impostor palmed himself off upon the people of London as a Turkish ambassador, or Chiaus. That the English learned some of their seamanship from the Italians is plain from the word mizzenmast (la mezzana), and the order avast! from basta! That the English taught the Italians to build railroads the traveller is informed when he hears il treno in Tuscany...
...Spring Styles in Young Men's hats, including the latest shapes from the best London Hatters. L. P. Hollander and Co., 202 Boylston St., and Park Sq., Boston...
...Spring Styles in Young Men's hats, including the latest shapes from the best London Hatters. L. P. Hollander and Co., 202 Boylston St., and Park Sq., Boston...
...ninety-seven crew rowed twice a day during the vacation with the exception of Monday and Tuesday. Considerable improvement is evident, and the men are very earnest about their work. There are but two substitutes left, Lee and Phelps, who will in all probability be taken to New London. Duffield who has been rowing No. 3 has been ill; Phelps is taking his place during his absence. The pair oar barge which was ordered from Davy has arrived and is very satisfactory...
...Spring Styles in Young Men's hats, including the latest shapes from the best London Hatters. L. P. Hollander and Co., 202 Boylston St., and Park Sq., Boston...