Banbury story
Banbury story is the ellipsis 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)
- 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...
- Synonyms:
- Banbury tale, cock-and-bull story
Forms of Banbury story
| plural | Banbury stories |
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Questions about Banbury story
- What is Banbury story the ellipsis of?
- Banbury story is the ellipsis of Banbury story of a cock and a bull.
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