He comes from the Devil’s A—se at Peak,
and a peak beyond.
Said of persons whose birth-place and former residence are unknown. The Devil’s A—se is a natural cavern, at Castleton, called one of the wonders of the Peak.
and a peak beyond.
Said of persons whose birth-place and former residence are unknown. The Devil’s A—se is a natural cavern, at Castleton, called one of the wonders of the Peak.
Entry taken from Provincial Glossary, edited by Francis Grose.
