In Cheshire there are Lees as plenty as fleas,
and as many Davenports as dogs-tails.
The names of Lee and Davenport are extremely common in this county: the former is, however, variously spelt; as Lee, Le, Leigh, Ley, &c.
and as many Davenports as dogs-tails.
The names of Lee and Davenport are extremely common in this county: the former is, however, variously spelt; as Lee, Le, Leigh, Ley, &c.
Entry taken from Provincial Glossary, edited by Francis Grose.
