Upper Story (Grose 1811 Dictionary)

Upper Story

Garret

Figuratively used to signify the head. His upper story or garrets are unfurnished; i.e. he is an empty or foolish fellow.

Definition taken from The 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, originally by Francis Grose.

Upper Benjamin * Upping Block

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Nathan Bailey's 1736 Dictionary of canting and thieving slang

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