1940 (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
1940 (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.