A Dictionary of Buckish Slang, University Wit and Pickpocket Eloquence |
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To let go an anchor to the windward of the law ; to keep within the letter of the law . Sea wit . ANGLERS . Pilferers , or petty thieves , who , with a stick having a hook at the end , steal goods out of shop - windows , grates , & c .
To let go an anchor to the windward of the law ; to keep within the letter of the law . Sea wit . ANGLERS . Pilferers , or petty thieves , who , with a stick having a hook at the end , steal goods out of shop - windows , grates , & c .
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A tell - tale , or one incapable of keeping a secret . BLACK AND WHITE . In writing . ... A black book is keep in most regi- ments , wherein the names of all persons sentenced to pu- nishment are recorded . BLACK BOX . A lawyer . Cant .
A tell - tale , or one incapable of keeping a secret . BLACK AND WHITE . In writing . ... A black book is keep in most regi- ments , wherein the names of all persons sentenced to pu- nishment are recorded . BLACK BOX . A lawyer . Cant .
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To ride in any one's old boots ; to marry or keep his cast - off mistress .. BOOTY . To play booty ; cheating play , where the player purposely avoids winning , BO - PEEP . One who sometimes hides himself , and some- times appears ...
To ride in any one's old boots ; to marry or keep his cast - off mistress .. BOOTY . To play booty ; cheating play , where the player purposely avoids winning , BO - PEEP . One who sometimes hides himself , and some- times appears ...
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Ware hawke ! the bum traps are fly to our panney ; keep a good look out , the bailiffs know where our house is si- tuated . BUM BAILIFF . A sheriff's officer , who arrests debtors ; so called perhaps from following his prey , and being ...
Ware hawke ! the bum traps are fly to our panney ; keep a good look out , the bailiffs know where our house is si- tuated . BUM BAILIFF . A sheriff's officer , who arrests debtors ; so called perhaps from following his prey , and being ...
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An old fellow who marries or keeps a young girl , is said to have a colt's tooth in his head . COLT VEAL . Coarse red veal , more like the flesh of a colt than that of a calf . COMB . To comb one's head ; to clapperclaw , or scold any ...
An old fellow who marries or keeps a young girl , is said to have a colt's tooth in his head . COLT VEAL . Coarse red veal , more like the flesh of a colt than that of a calf . COMB . To comb one's head ; to clapperclaw , or scold any ...
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