A street in the City of London, historically center of the tea and spice trade.
Mincing Lane
😄 Why It's Funny
To 'mince' means to walk in an effeminate way, so 'Mincing Lane' sounds like a street for effeminate men.
📍 Location
A place in London, London
Etymology & History
From Old English 'myncen' meaning nun. Was 'Mynchenlane' in medieval times, referring to nuns who lived there.