/ · 1894 Brewer’s · K · King of Bath
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Richard Nash, generally called Beau Nash, who was leader of fashion and master of the ceremonies at that city for some fifty-six years. He was ultimately ruined by gambling. (1674–1761.)
· ·
Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.