Lexicon Balatronicum: A Dictionary of Buckish Slang, University Wit, and Pickpocket EloquenceC. Chappel, 1811 - 221 pagine |
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... Newgate ; and he there- fore conceived it superfluous to incorporate with his work the few examples of fashionable slang that might occur to his observation . But our Jehus of rank have a phraseology not less peculiar to themselves ...
... Newgate ; and he there- fore conceived it superfluous to incorporate with his work the few examples of fashionable slang that might occur to his observation . But our Jehus of rank have a phraseology not less peculiar to themselves ...
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... Newgate , or any other prison , or house of correction . BOB . A shoplifter's assistant , or one that receives and car- ries off stolen goods . All is bob ; all is safe . Cant . Вов . A shilling . BOBBED . Cheated , tricked ...
... Newgate , or any other prison , or house of correction . BOB . A shoplifter's assistant , or one that receives and car- ries off stolen goods . All is bob ; all is safe . Cant . Вов . A shilling . BOBBED . Cheated , tricked ...
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... Newgate . CLE CIVILITY MONEY . A reward claimed by bailiffs for execut ing their office with civility . CIVIL RECEPTION . A house of civil reception ; a bawdy- house , or nanny - house . See NANNY - HOUSE . CLACK . A tongue , chiefly ...
... Newgate . CLE CIVILITY MONEY . A reward claimed by bailiffs for execut ing their office with civility . CIVIL RECEPTION . A house of civil reception ; a bawdy- house , or nanny - house . See NANNY - HOUSE . CLACK . A tongue , chiefly ...
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... Newgate . COLLEGE COVE . TheCollege cove has numbered him , and if he is knocked down he'll be twisted ; the turnkey of Newgate has told the judge how many times the prisoner has been tried before , and therefore if he is found guilty ...
... Newgate . COLLEGE COVE . TheCollege cove has numbered him , and if he is knocked down he'll be twisted ; the turnkey of Newgate has told the judge how many times the prisoner has been tried before , and therefore if he is found guilty ...
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... Newgate solicitors . Cant . CURTAILS . Thieves who cut off pieces of stuff hanging out of - shop windows , the tails of women's gowns , & c .; also , thieves wearing short jackets . CURTAIN 1 DAC CURTAIN LECTURE . A woman who scolds her ...
... Newgate solicitors . Cant . CURTAILS . Thieves who cut off pieces of stuff hanging out of - shop windows , the tails of women's gowns , & c .; also , thieves wearing short jackets . CURTAIN 1 DAC CURTAIN LECTURE . A woman who scolds her ...
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