all sir garnet

/ɔːl sɜː(ɹ)ˈɡɑː(ɹ)nət/

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Frequency: 3.16 in modern English

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British usage; Dated; Slang

"Righto; that’s all Sir Garnet. I like to see you civvies act up to your name."
"Yes, Harry was all Sir Garnet on handles: butt-end loaded with lead, inlaid in all sorts of fancy-work — hearts, shamrocks, monograms and that sort of thing."
"“That’s all Sir Garnet, and don’t you make no mistake. Don’t you — make no mistake.” Here Mrs. Frith gave a very loud hiccup and waved her arms and did not even say “beg pardon” for the offensive noise."

From Sir Garnet Wolseley (1833–1913), a popular and successful general in the British Army during the second half of the 19th century.

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How do you pronounce all sir garnet?

The recorded pronunciation is /ɔːl sɜː(ɹ)ˈɡɑː(ɹ)nət/.

What does all sir garnet mean?

In order; perfect.

Where does all sir garnet come from?

From Sir Garnet Wolseley (1833–1913), a popular and successful general in the British Army during the second half of the 19th century.

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