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Glasgow magistrate

Glasgow magistrate noun: a salted herring.

Noun

Glasgow magistrate (plural Glasgow magistrates)

  1. (UK, obsolete, slang) A salted herring.

Forms of Glasgow magistrate

pluralGlasgow magistrates

Origin of Glasgow magistrate

Hotten states: "When George IV. visited Scotland, a wag placed some salt herrings on the iron guard of the carriage belonging to a well-known Glasgow magistrate, who made one of a deputation to receive his Majesty."

Questions about Glasgow magistrate

What does Glasgow magistrate mean?
Glasgow magistrate means a salted herring.
What part of speech is Glasgow magistrate?
Glasgow magistrate is a noun.
What is the plural of Glasgow magistrate?
The plural of Glasgow magistrate is Glasgow magistrates.

Words near Glasgow magistrate in the dictionary

  1. Glasgow
  2. Glasgow effect
  3. Glasgow Green
  4. Glasgow kiss
  5. Glasgow kisses
  6. Glasgow magistrate
  7. Glasgow magistrates
  8. Glasgow oyster
  9. Glasgow oysters
  10. Glasgow patter
  11. Glasgow salad

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