Francis Grose (before 11June 173112May 1791) was an English antiquary, draughtsman, and lexicographer. He produced A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue (1785) and A Provincial Glossary, with a Collection of Local Proverbs, and Popular Superstitions (1787).

Early life

Grose was born at his father's house in Broad Street, St-Peter-le-Poer, London. His parents were Swiss

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