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Victorian Paramour
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Geraldine | Report | 12 Jul 2004 16:36 |
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When searching through the 1891 census returns I found an unusual relationship - given how prudish the victorians were supposed to be. The indexer has made an attempt to transcribe it as "Pruramour's Boarder. When you look at the actual page you can clearly see that the single lady of the house has listed her boarder as a Paramour! Any more of them out there? Geraldine in Norfolk |
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Daniel | Report | 12 Jul 2004 16:48 |
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What is a Paramour? Thanks, An innocent young man. |
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Ann | Report | 12 Jul 2004 16:48 |
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I just had to look this word up as I had never heard of it- this sight is so educational, you learn something new every day!!! |
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Daniel | Report | 12 Jul 2004 16:50 |
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"A lover, especially one in an adulterous relationship" Shocking. |
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Unknown | Report | 12 Jul 2004 16:52 |
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Are you sure it isn't "parlour boarder"? Not quite sure what this is, its mentioned in several novels, including Emma, and David Copperfield. I think it was more genteel than an ordinary lodger. Anyway, its quite respectable. Helen |
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Geraldine | Report | 12 Jul 2004 16:56 |
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No, the return definitely states Paramour - unless it was a dyslexic enumerator. Geraldine |
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