Glasgow magistrate en · NOUN
Etymology
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."
Meanings
- (UK, obsolete, slang) A salted herring.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow magistrates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |