nyp shop
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
The Peacock in Gray's Inn Lane, where Burton ale is sold in nyps.
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 “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.