Vauxhall

/ (ˈvɒksˌhɔːl) /

noun

a district in London, on the south bank of the Thames

Also called: Vauxhall Gardens a public garden at Vauxhall, laid out in 1661; a fashionable meeting place and site of lavish entertainments. Closed in 1859

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Examples from the Web for vauxhall

It is easier to read the Klner Zeitung than the play-bill of Vauxhall.
Saunterings in and about London|Max Schlesinger
In 1794 the proprietors of Vauxhall put a wonderful car upon the river, on the match day.
Yachting Vol. 2|Various.
As ill-luck would have it, Pen again fell in with Mr. Huxter, only three days after the rencontre at Vauxhall.
The History of Pendennis|William Makepeace Thackeray
"It is a coincidence that your uncle should have once resided in Vauxhall Walk," she said, addressing herself to Magdalen.
No Name|Wilkie Collins

In less than half an hour's time he had made himself acquainted with every incident that had happened in Vauxhall Walk.
No Name|Wilkie Collins

Word Origin and History for vauxhall

Vauxhall

popular pleasure garden on south bank of Thames in London, c.1661-1859; the name is Middle English Faukeshale (late 13c.), "Hall or manor of a man called Falkes," an Old French personal name.