grammar school†

Hist.

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a tax-supported secondary school; high school.

Quotations

1808

On Wednesday . . . the examination of the scholars in the District Grammar School, was held in the presence of the Committee. . . .

1876

The Grammar School . . . provided in some measure for the wants of all who lived in the vicinity of the County Town.

1914

The Educational Act of 1871 substituted for the title of Grammar School that of High School.

1953

Despite the fact that schools in Canada West in 1856 contained 179,332 girls, it was not till 1868 that girls could legally attend grammar schools.