Kentish fire
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Kentish Fire — is vehement and prolonged derisive cheering. The practice is so called from indulgence in it in Kent at meetings to oppose the Catholic Emancipation Bill (when passed, the Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829).ReferencesCobham Brewer 1810–1897.… … Wikipedia
Kentish fire — Brit. prolonged clapping by an audience, esp. in unison, indicating impatience or disapproval. [said to have originated in Kent, England, in 1828 29, as an expression of opposition to speakers favoring the Catholic Relief Bill] * * * Kentish fire … Useful english dictionary
KENTISH FIRE — vehement and prolonged derisive cheering, so called from indulgence in it in Kent at meetings to oppose the Catholic Emancipation Bill of 1829 … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
kentish fire — n. ecstatic applause … English contemporary dictionary
Kentish — adj. of Kent in England. Phrases and idioms: Kentish fire Brit. a prolonged volley of rhythmic applause or a demonstration of dissent. Etymology: OE Centisc f. Cent f. L Cantium … Useful english dictionary
Battle of the Kentish Knock — [ First Dutch War, 1652 ndash;1654 by Abraham Willaerts, may depict the Battle of the Kentish Knock. It is a pastiche of popular subjects of naval painting of the time: on the right Brederode duels Resolution ; on the left the enormous Sovereign… … Wikipedia
Oast house — A traditional oast An oast, oast house or hop kiln is a building designed for kilning (drying) hops as part of the brewing process. They can be found in most hop growing (and former hop growing) areas and are often good examples of vernacular… … Wikipedia
George Finch-Hatton, 10th Earl of Winchilsea — George William Finch Hatton, 10th Earl of Winchilsea, 5th Earl of Nottingham (1791–1858), politician.Hatton, born at Kirby, Northamptonshire, on 19 May 1791, was grandson of Edward Finch Hatton, and son of George Finch Hatton (1747–1823) of… … Wikipedia
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