aldgate
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
A draught on the pump at Aldgate; a bad bill of exchange, drawn on persons who have no effects of the drawer.
Era: ca. 1811 (Georgian)
Where it’s used:
Origin
British & Irish English
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Grose’s Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue (1811 edition, public domain; Project Gutenberg #5402, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “aldgate” mean?
A draught on the pump at Aldgate; a bad bill of exchange, drawn on persons who have no effects of the drawer.
Is “aldgate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.