Kit Cat

Japanese: キット・キャット - きっときゃっと
Kit Cat

...Some of them, known collectively as Mughouse Clubs, engaged in reckless behavior, such as carousing, gambling, and even assaulting ordinary citizens. In 1764, the social club White's was renamed Almack's, and became a Tory stronghold, becoming famous for gambling (Almack's was the forerunner of today's Brook's). Other clubs were established, such as the literary club Kit-Cat, Dr. Johnson's The Club, and Boodle's, which became famous for its cuisine. In the 19th century, Tory political clubs such as Carlton (established in 1831) were also established. ...

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Kit Cat" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…なかには,マグハウス・クラブと総称された,乱痴気騒ぎやギャンブル,はては一般市民を襲撃するなど無軌道な行動に走るものも現れたが,1764年には社交クラブ〈ホワイトWhite’s〉が〈オルマックAlmack’s〉と改称され,トーリー党の牙城と化するとともに,ギャンブルで勇名を馳せる(オルマックは今日の〈ブルックBrook’s〉の前身)。文学クラブの〈キット・キャットKit‐Cat〉やジョンソン博士の〈ザ・クラブThe Club〉,料理で有名になった〈ブードルBoodle’s〉などのクラブも成立した。19世紀にも,トーリー党の政治クラブ〈カールトンCarlton〉(1831設立)などクラブが生まれた。…

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