Brewer's: King of Bath

Richard Nash, generally called Beau Nash, who was leader of fashion and master of the ceremonies at that city for some fifty-six years. He was ultimately ruined by gambling. (1674-1761.)

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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