English · Idiom Historical

apostle’s grove

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The London district known as St. John’s Wood. Also called GROVE OF THE EVANGELIST.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khu vực St. John’s Wood ở London

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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.

Topics: Historical slang (1800s)

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.

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