Part Time James:
Brass monkey.....a small, wheeled, brass tray for cannon balls used by the Navy to hold ready rounds for the guns. In very cold weather the brass shrunk faster than the iron balls which then fell off.

Another Question:

What is the origin of the expression "Sweet Fanny Adams"?

Winning isn't everything. Without the defeats we would not value the victories. Still, it's a shame we can't play Chelsea every week.