Longford. The long ford on the River Camlin.
Long Island. So called from its shape.
Long Lane. This was a long, narrow lane extending from Barbican to Farringdon Road before the greater portion of its one side was cleared for the Smithfield Market.
Long Lane that has no Turning. An expression meaning that sooner or later a turn of fortune must come, since no lane, however long, exists that has no turning.
Long Peter. This name was merited by the celebrated Flemish painter, Peter Aartsen, by reason of his abnormal stature.
Long Parliament. That which was dissolved by Oliver Cromwell after it had lasted more than twelve years.
Longshanks. The surname of Edward I. on account of his spindle legs.
Longshoreman. Properly “Along-shoreman”--namely, a wharfinger, or one employed in loading and unloading vessels.
Look Daggers. A phrase used when two persons look fixedly at each other as if their eyes were dagger points ready to make a fatal thrust.
Loosen your Purse Strings. See “[Purse Strings].”