Lexicon Balatronicum: A Dictionary of Buckish Slang, University Wit, and Pickpocket EloquenceC. Chappel, 1811 - 221 pagine |
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... king in his regalia ; his motto , I govern all the se- cond , a bishop in pontificals ; motto , I pray for all : third , a lawyer in his gown ; motto , I plead for all : fourth : a soldier in his regimentals , fully accoutred ; motto ...
... king in his regalia ; his motto , I govern all the se- cond , a bishop in pontificals ; motto , I pray for all : third , a lawyer in his gown ; motto , I plead for all : fourth : a soldier in his regimentals , fully accoutred ; motto ...
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... money inconsiderately . He would lose his a -- e if it was loose ; said of a careless person . A -- e about ; turn round . ARSY VARSEY . To fall arsy varsey , i . e . head over heels . ARTHUR AWA ARTHUR ; KING ARTHUR . A game used at.
... money inconsiderately . He would lose his a -- e if it was loose ; said of a careless person . A -- e about ; turn round . ARSY VARSEY . To fall arsy varsey , i . e . head over heels . ARTHUR AWA ARTHUR ; KING ARTHUR . A game used at.
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... KING ARTHUR . A game used at sea , when near the line , or in a hot latitude . It is performed thus : A man who is to represent king Arthur , ridiculously dressed , hav- ing a large wig made out of oakum , or some old swabs , is seated ...
... KING ARTHUR . A game used at sea , when near the line , or in a hot latitude . It is performed thus : A man who is to represent king Arthur , ridiculously dressed , hav- ing a large wig made out of oakum , or some old swabs , is seated ...
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... king's beef . BEETLE - BROWED . One having thick projecting eyebrows . BEETLE - HEADED . Dull , stupid . BEGGAR MAKER . A publican , or ale - house keeper . BEGGAR'S BULLETS . Stones . The beggar's bullets began to fly , i . e . they ...
... king's beef . BEETLE - BROWED . One having thick projecting eyebrows . BEETLE - HEADED . Dull , stupid . BEGGAR MAKER . A publican , or ale - house keeper . BEGGAR'S BULLETS . Stones . The beggar's bullets began to fly , i . e . they ...
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... . A sea term for masturbation ; a crime , it is said , much prac- tised by the reverend fathers of that society . BRACE . The Brace tavern ; a room in the S. E. corner of the King's 1 BRE King's Bench , where , for the convenience.
... . A sea term for masturbation ; a crime , it is said , much prac- tised by the reverend fathers of that society . BRACE . The Brace tavern ; a room in the S. E. corner of the King's 1 BRE King's Bench , where , for the convenience.
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