Regency Words: Lady

The Bee, fire-side companion, & evening tales. (1823). United Kingdom: (n.p.). The online etymology dictionary confirms the bready-origins of the word lady, and clarifies that the f dropped Continue

The Bee, fire-side companion, & evening tales. (1823). United Kingdom: (n.p.). The online etymology dictionary confirms the bready-origins of the word lady, and clarifies that the f dropped Continue

Poltroon means: An ignoble or total coward; a dastard; a mean-spirited wretch. Its usage dates from the 1520s, likely taken from the French poultron (rascal, coward) or Italian poltrone (coward). According to Continue

Question: Have you ever investigated the term “cawker ” – I believe I read it in Heyer though I don’t remember where. One of her Continue

Frequently, in Regency recounts of dances and balls, the expression “trip the light fantastic toe” was used. Based on a line in the 15th century Continue