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[UK] (ref. to early 1900s) T. Burke Streets of London 92: Tea and coffee were too expensive for them; and it was not everybody who liked the stronger breakfast of Early Purl or Dog’s Nose.
at dog’s nose, n.1
[UK] (ref. to early 1900s) T. Burke Streets of London 92: Tea and coffee were too expensive for them; and it was not everybody who liked the stronger breakfast of Early Purl or Dog’s Nose.
at early purl (n.) under early, adj.
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