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BOW BELLS

\bˈə͡ʊ bˈɛlz], \bˈə‍ʊ bˈɛlz], \b_ˈəʊ b_ˈɛ_l_z]\

Definitions of BOW BELLS

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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The bells of Bow Church, in London, mentioned in the legend of Whittington as cheering him with the chime, "Turn again, Whittington, Lord Mayor of London." Those born within the sound of Bow bells are called Cockneys (q.v.).

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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