apostle’s grove
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
The London district known as St. John’s Wood. Also called GROVE OF THE EVANGELIST.
Era: ca. 1874 (Victorian)
Where it’s used:
Origin
British & Irish English
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Hotten’s The Slang Dictionary (1874, public domain; Project Gutenberg #42108, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “apostle’s grove” mean?
The London district known as St. John’s Wood. Also called GROVE OF THE EVANGELIST.
Is “apostle’s grove” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.