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Regency Era Lexicon – “L” Is Followed by “M”

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

M.P. – a member of Parliament macintosh – (not a computer by Apple) invented by Charles Macintosh in the 1820s; rubberized waterproof clothing; originally these smelled “terrible” madeira – a sweet white wine magic lantern – The magic lantern has … Continue reading →

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Regency Era Lexicon – We’re Up to the Letter “L”

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Regency Era Lexicon – We’re Up to the Letter “L” £ – symbol for the pound, a monetary unit Ladies’ Mile – a road in Hyde Park set aside for women Lady – used in the following manner: colloquially used … Continue reading →

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Regency Era Lexicon – Next Up is the Letter “G”

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Regency Era Lexicon – We’re Up to “G” Gaiters – knee-high leggings that buttoned on the side; a master would wear these over his clothing to protect them from mud, dirt, and rain Gallery – a long narrow room in … Continue reading →

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Regency Era Lexicon – “F” is for More Than “Failure”

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Regency Era Lexicon – We’re Up to “F” fag – used in English public schools; denoted a younger boy who ran errands for an older student (to become “fatigued” by doing these errands) faggot – a grouping of sticks tied … Continue reading →

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Regency Era Lexicon – “E” is Next on Our List

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Regency Era Lexicon – The Fifth Letter is “E” Earnest Money – the first installment of a financial bargain; often the master of a household hiring a servant at a hiring fair offered earnest money to secure the person’s services … Continue reading →

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