Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—N

Nosey

The Duke of Wellington was lovingly so called by the soldiery. His “commander's nose” was a very distinguishing feature of the Iron Duke.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
Nosnot-Bocai
Nose Out of Joint
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