English · Idiom Historical

nyp shop

Preserved but no longer current.

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Meaning · English

The Peacock in Gray's Inn Lane, where Burton ale is sold in nyps.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quán The Peacock ở Gray's Inn Lane, nơi bán bia Burton trong nyps

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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.

Topics: Historical slang (1800s)

Common questions

What does “nyp shop” mean?

The Peacock in Gray's Inn Lane, where Burton ale is sold in nyps.

Is “nyp shop” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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