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Bath
Knights of the Bath. This name is derived from the ceremony of
bathing, which used to be practised at the inauguration of a knight, as
a symbol of purity. The last knights created in this ancient form were
at the coronation of Charles II. in 1661. G.C.B. stands for Grand
Cross of the Bath (the first-class); K.C.B. Knight Commander of
the Bath (the second class); C.B. Companion of the Bath (the
third class).
King of Bath.
Richard Nash, generally called Beau Nash, a celebrated master of
the ceremonies at Bath for fifty-six years. (1674-1761.)
There, go to Bath with you!
Don't talk nonsense. Insane persons used to be sent to Bath for the
benefit of its mineral waters. The implied reproof is, what you say is
so silly, you ought to go to Bath and get your head shaved.
Bath Brick
Alluvial matter made in the form of a brick, and used for
cleaning knives and polishing metals. It is not made at Bath, but at
Bridgwater, being dredged from the river Parrett, which runs through
Bridgwater.
Bath Chair
(A). A chair mounted on wheels and used for invalids.
Much used at Bath, frequented by invalids for its hot springs.
Bath Metal
The same as Pinchbeck (q.v.). An alloy consisting of
sixteen parts copper and five of zinc.
Bath Post
A letter paper with a highly-glazed surface, used by the
highly-fashionable visitors of Bath when that watering-place was at
its prime. (See Post. ) Since the introduction of the penny post
and envelope system, this paper has gone out of general use.
Bath Shillings
Silver tokens coined at Bath in 1811-1812, and issued for 4s.,
for 2s., and for 1s., by C. Culverhouse, J. Orchard, and J. Phipps.
Bath Stone
A species of limestone, used for building, and found in the
Lower Oolite, in Wiltshire and Somersetshire. It is easily wrought in
the quarry, but hardens on exposure to the air. Called “Bath” stone
because several of the quarries are near Bath, in Somersetshire.
Bath
(Major). A poor, high-minded officer, who tries to
conceal his poverty by bold speech and ostentatious bearing. Colman's
Poor Gentleman (Lieutenant Worthington) is a similar character. (Fielding: Amelia (a novel) 1751.)
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