Lexicon Balatronicum. A dictionary of Buckish slang, University wit, and Pick Pocket eloquence. ... Altered and enlarged ... by a member of the Whip Club1811 |
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... Box THE COMPASS . To say or repeat the mariner's compass , not only backwards or forwards , but also to be able to answer any and all questions respecting its di- visions . Sea term . To Box THE JESUIT , AND GET COCK ROACHES . A sea ...
... Box THE COMPASS . To say or repeat the mariner's compass , not only backwards or forwards , but also to be able to answer any and all questions respecting its di- visions . Sea term . To Box THE JESUIT , AND GET COCK ROACHES . A sea ...
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... JESUIT . See To BOX THE JESUIT . JESUITICAL . Sly , evasive , equivocal . A jesuitical answer ; an equivocal answer . JET . A lawyer . Autem jet ; a parson . JEW . An over - reaching dealer , or bard , sharp fellow ; an ex- tortioner ...
... JESUIT . See To BOX THE JESUIT . JESUITICAL . Sly , evasive , equivocal . A jesuitical answer ; an equivocal answer . JET . A lawyer . Autem jet ; a parson . JEW . An over - reaching dealer , or bard , sharp fellow ; an ex- tortioner ...
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