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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Nob of the First Water (A).
 
A mighty boss; a grand panjandrum (q.v.). First water refers to diamonds. (See DIAMONDS.)   1
 


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