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noun

London n. The capital city of England.

London paste (Med.), a paste made of caustic soda and unslacked lime; used as a caustic to destroy tumors and other morbid enlargements.

London pride. (Bot.)

(a)

A garden name for Saxifraga umbrosa, a hardy perennial herbaceous plant, a native of high lands in Great Britain.

(b)

A name anciently given to the Sweet William.

London rocket (Bot.), a cruciferous plant (Sisymbrium Irio) which sprung up in London abundantly on the ruins of the great fire of 1667.

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Etymology of 'London'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"London" Quotes from Famous Books

... was once a policeman in London," said Boche in his turn. "Yes, on my word! He used to take the drunken women ...

— L'Assommoir • Emile Zola

... as London," Howard said to Jack when, after breakfast, they stood looking out upon the sodden grass and drooping flowers in the park. "Have you a mind to ...

— The Cromptons • Mary J. Holmes

... with its irresistible attractions, in an incredibly brief space of time made Bridge in this country a game of the past, the only Auction laws available had been drafted in London by a joint committee of the Portland and Bath Clubs. They were taken from the rules of Bridge, which were altered only when necessary to comply with the requirements of the new game. It is probable that the intent of the members of the Bath-Portland ...

— Auction of To-day • Milton C. Work

... lonely farm is wondering that we Can leave. How every window seems to stare! That bag is heavy. Share it for a bit. You like that gentle swashing of the ground As we tread?... It is over. Now we sit Reading the morning paper in the sound Of the debilitating heavy train. London again, ...

— Georgian Poetry 1916-17 - Edited by Sir Edward Howard Marsh • Various

... of a horse and hang it behind the house door was considered to bring good luck to the household, and protection from witchcraft or evil eye. I have seen this charm in large beer shops in London, and I was present in the parlour of one of these beer shops when an animated discussion arose as to whether it was most effective to have the shoe nailed behind the door, or upon the first step of the door. Each position had its advocates, and instances of extraordinary luck were recounted as ...

— Folk Lore - Superstitious Beliefs in the West of Scotland within This Century • James Napier

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