A man of Kent
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
One born east of the Med- way. These men went out with green boughs to meet the Conqueror, and obtained in conse- quence a confirmation of their ancient privi- leges from the new king.
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “A man of Kent” mean?
One born east of the Med- way. These men went out with green boughs to meet the Conqueror, and obtained in conse- quence a confirmation of their ancient privi- leges from the new king.
Is “A man of Kent” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.