(definition) by Vulgar Tongue 1811 Tue May 03 2005 at 23:20:48
UPPER STORY, or GARRET
Figuratively used to signify the head. His upper story or garrets are unfurnished; i.e. he is an empty or foolish fellow.

The 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

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