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Facts in The Old Nurse's Story

Facts Examples in The Old Nurse's Story:

The Old Nurse's Story

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"Applethwaite..."   (The Old Nurse's Story)

Applethwaite is the name of a small village in North West England. Presumably, this is where Hester is from.

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"Crosthwaite..."   (The Old Nurse's Story)

Crostwaithe is a village in North West England, today located in Cumbria.

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"hob..."   (The Old Nurse's Story)

The noun “hob” refers to a metal shelf-like surface attached to a fireplace. Pans, kettles, and other kitchen utensils were placed on the hob to warm them with the fire’s heat.

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"stomacher..."   (The Old Nurse's Story)

The noun “stomacher” refers to a piece of triangular decorative fabric stitched on the front of a dress that went in and out of fashion in Victorian England. Often stomachers would be accented with pearls or embroidery.

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"trumpet..."   (The Old Nurse's Story)

The “trumpet” referred to in this sentence is not a musical instrument but an ear trumpet, a rudimentary type of hearing aid typically crafted from metal, wood, or animal products. Its name derives from its funnel-like shape.

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"Northumberland..."   (The Old Nurse's Story)

Northumberland is a county in North East England and to the north and east of Westmorland.

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"Westmoreland..."   (The Old Nurse's Story)

Westmoreland is a former county in North West England that became part of the county of Cumbria in April of 1974.

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