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Banbury story of a cock and a bull

UK /ˈbænbɹi ˈstɔːɹi əv ə ˈkɒk ənd ə ˈbʊl/US /ˈbænb(ə)ɹi ˈstɔːɹi əv ə ˈkɑk ənd ə ˈbʊl/

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(slang, no longer used) A roundabout, nonsensical story.
- BANBURY STORY, of a Cock and a Bull, an Idle relation, in order to pick Acquaintance on the Road, till a convenient Place and Opportunity offer to rob or plunder. — 1725

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Banbury stories of a cock and a bull

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