Banbury story of a cock and a bull
Banbury story of a cock and a bull · Banbury stories of a cock and a bull
A roundabout, nonsensical storyA roundabout, nonsensical story.
UK/ˈbænbɹi ˈstɔːɹi əv ə ˈkɒk ənd ə ˈbʊl/US/ˈbænb(ə)ɹi ˈstɔːɹi əv ə ˈkɑk ənd ə ˈbʊl/
Meaning
1 senses(UK, idiomatic, obsolete, slang)A roundabout, nonsensical story.
eine Geschichte ohne Hand und Fuß
Translations
5 languagesDeutsch
roundabout, nonsensical story:
Origin
Origin unknown. Folk history claims derivation from the rivalry between two inns in StonyOrigin unknown. Folk history claims derivation from the rivalry between two inns in Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire, England, one called “The Cock” and the other called “The Bull”, where travellers would congregate to hear fanciful stories told; one such story involved travellers destined for the city of Banbury. However, there is little evidence supporting this etymology.
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Forms
plural: Banbury stories of a cock and a bullSynonyms
2 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular