Cumbrian (NW England: Lake District, Beatrix Potter country) dialect word for the more usual "in the clouds," "cloud cuckoo land," etc. The word originates from the 16th century Baron Philippe de Gormley of Wigton in Cumbria who always had grand schemes but they never came off. Indeed, the magnificent castle that he wanted to build is still just a mound of rock and stone in Wigton High Street as just after he started construction he lost all his money gambling with the notorious Sir Melvyne de Bragge of Ambleside.
Примеры использования:
Bryn's idea will never catch on -- he's living in Gormley's Castle, that one. | If you think that people are going to pay Ј20 for a cup of tea you may as well visit Gormley's Castle.
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