Billingsgate is one of the 25 Wards of the City of London. This small City Ward is situated on the north bank of the River Thames between London Bridge and Tower Bridge in the south-east of …

abuse, vituperation, invective, obloquy, billingsgate mean vehemently expressed condemnation or disapproval. abuse, the most general term, usually implies the anger of the speaker and …

BILLINGSGATE definition: coarsely or vulgarly abusive language. See examples of billingsgate used in a sentence.

Oct 18, 2025 · From the London, England fishmarket Billingsgate: "Billingsgate is the market where the fishwomen assemble to purchase fish; and where, in their dealings and disputes …

Definition of Billingsgate in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun Billingsgate, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Winged buildings, such as the one found here at Billingsgate, were fairly common in late Roman Britain. The house was either an L-shaped or U-shaped dwelling, with a courtyard or garden at …

Billingsgate is the market where the fishwomen assemble to purchase fish; and where, in their dealings and disputes they are somewhat apt to leave decency and good manners a little on …

“Billingsgate” derives its name from an actual location—Billingsgate Market, one of London’s oldest and most famous fish markets, dating back to the Middle Ages. This market, situated …

Billingsgate is rude, abusive language. If a political debate is becoming nasty and insulting, it's good to have a moderator who will demand an end to the billingsgate.