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Giltspur Street (West Smithfield)

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The route taken by the gilt-spurs, or knights, on their way to Smithfield, where tournaments were held.

 

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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.

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Gill (g soft) or Jill
Gill (Harry)
Gills (g hard)
Gillie (g hard)
Gillies Hill
Gillyflower (g soft)
Gilpin (John)
Gilt (g hard)
Gilt-edge Investments
Giltspur Street (West Smithfield)
Gimlet Eye (g hard)
Gimmer (g soft)
Gin Sling
Ginevra (g soft)
Gingerbread
Gingerbread (g soft)
Gingerbread Husbands
Gingerly
Gingham
Ginnunga Gap