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Banbury stories of a cock and a bull

Banbury stories of a cock and a bull is the plural of Banbury story of a cock and a bull.

Meaning of Banbury story of a cock and a bull

Noun

Banbury story of a cock and a bull (plural Banbury stories of a cock and a bull)

  1. (UK, idiomatic, obsolete, slang) A roundabout, nonsensical story.
    • BANBURY STORY, of a Cock and a Bull, an Idle relation, in order to pick Acquaintance on the Road, till a convenient Place and Opportunity offer to rob or plunder.[1725, “BANBURY STORY”, in A New Canting Dictionary: Comprehending All the Terms, Antient and Modern, Used in the Several Tribes of Gypsies, Beggars, Shoplifters, Highwaymen, Foot-Pads, and All Other...

Questions about Banbury stories of a cock and a bull

What is Banbury stories of a cock and a bull the plural of?
Banbury stories of a cock and a bull is the plural of Banbury story of a cock and a bull.

Words near Banbury stories of a cock and a bull in the dictionary

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