Brewer, E. Cobham. Dictionary of Phrase & Fable. Pom’padour,

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Pomo’na.

Pompey.

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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.

Pom’padour,

as a colour, is claret purple. The 56th Foot is called the Pompadours, from the claret facings of their regimental uniforms. There is an old song supposed to be an elegy on John Broadwood, a Quaker, which introduces the word:—

“Sometimes he wore an old brown coat,

Sometimes a pompadore,

Sometimes ’twas buttoned up behind.

And sometimes down before.”

Pomo’na.

Pompey.

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