Lexicon Balatronicum: A Dictionary of Buckish Slang, University Wit, and Pickpocket EloquenceC. Chappel, 1811 - 221 pagine |
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... Perhaps Banaghan was a minstrel famous for dealing in the marvellous . BANDBOX . Mine a - se on a bandbox ; an answer to the offer of any thing inadequate to the purpose for which it is proffered , like offering a bandbox for a seat ...
... Perhaps Banaghan was a minstrel famous for dealing in the marvellous . BANDBOX . Mine a - se on a bandbox ; an answer to the offer of any thing inadequate to the purpose for which it is proffered , like offering a bandbox for a seat ...
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... perhaps from its resemblance , in that particular , to more serious engage- ments fought to settle royal disputes . BAWBEE . A halfpenny . Scotch . BAWBELS , or BAWBLES . Trinkets ; a man's testicles . BAWD . A female procuress . BAWDY ...
... perhaps from its resemblance , in that particular , to more serious engage- ments fought to settle royal disputes . BAWBEE . A halfpenny . Scotch . BAWBELS , or BAWBLES . Trinkets ; a man's testicles . BAWD . A female procuress . BAWDY ...
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... perhaps , from their appearing generally in boots ; or else from game - cocks whose legs are always black . BLACK MONDAY . The first Monday after the school - boys holidays , or breaking up , when they are to go to school , and produce ...
... perhaps , from their appearing generally in boots ; or else from game - cocks whose legs are always black . BLACK MONDAY . The first Monday after the school - boys holidays , or breaking up , when they are to go to school , and produce ...
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... perhaps , blue as azure . BLUE BOAR . A venereal bubo . BLUE DEVILS . Low spirits . BLUE FLAG . He has hoisted the blue flag ; he has com- menced publican , or taken a public house , an allusion to the blue aprons worn by publicans ...
... perhaps , blue as azure . BLUE BOAR . A venereal bubo . BLUE DEVILS . Low spirits . BLUE FLAG . He has hoisted the blue flag ; he has com- menced publican , or taken a public house , an allusion to the blue aprons worn by publicans ...
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... perhaps from the wonderful shots frequently boasted of by archers . TO 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 ...
... perhaps from the wonderful shots frequently boasted of by archers . TO 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 ...
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