shipshape and Bristol fashion
In a neat and tidy, or proper, mannerIn a neat and tidy, or proper, manner; properly, tidily.
UK/ˈʃɪpʃeɪp n̩ ˌbɹɪstəl ˈfæʃn̩/US/ˈʃɪpˌʃeɪp n̩ ˌbɹɪstəl ˈfæʃən/
Meaning
1 senses(UK, dated, not comparable)In a neat and tidy, or proper, manner; properly, tidily.
Origin
As regards the adjective, Bristol was the most prosperous port of west-coast Britain, andAs regards the adjective, Bristol was the most prosperous port of west-coast Britain, and its shipping was regarded as maintained at a high quality.
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