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Old Lady of Threadneedle Street

Definition of Old Lady of Threadneedle Street

the nickname of the Bank of England, which stands in this street.

Nearby words

old identity
Old Irish
Old Ironsides
Old Kingdom
old lady
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street
Old Latin
Old Line State
Old Low German
old maid
old man

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offing

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noun

the more distant part of the sea in view …

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