John Robert Gregg
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
Gregg's shorthand is in general use in U.S.A. whereas Pitman's is the more popular in Great Britain.
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 “John Robert Gregg” mean?
Gregg's shorthand is in general use in U.S.A. whereas Pitman's is the more popular in Great Britain.
Is “John Robert Gregg” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.