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Denmark|ˈdɛnmɑːk|
The name of one of the Scandinavian countries, used attrib. to designate special kinds of products, as in Denmark satin (see satin n. I. 1 b). Also Denmark Street (see quot. 1934).
1836Dickens Sk. Boz in Morning Chron. 24 Sept. 3/2 A pair of Denmark satin shoes. Ibid., Nor were the Denmark satins a bit behindhand. 1875[see satin n. I. 1 b]. 1882Caulfeild & Saward Dict. Needlework, Denmark Satin, a kind of worsted stuff employed for the making of women's shoes, measuring 27 inches in width. 1934S. R. Nelson All about Jazz i. 29 Much knowledge of human nature is to be found in Tin Pan Alley and its English equivalent, Denmark Street, Charing Cross Road. 1967Guardian 8 July 12/8 What will happen to Mick Jagger..is not the only question..worrying the world of ‘pop’ music... Denmark Street has also been exercising its mind on the identity of some ancient Greek called Euterpe. |
