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Bristol fashion

Definition of Bristol fashion

adjective

[predic.] British informal, dated
  • in good order; neat and clean:it gave him pleasure to keep things shipshape and Bristol fashion

Origin:

mid 19th century: originally in nautical use, referring to the commercial prosperity brought to Bristol by its shipping

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