Lexicon Balatronicum: A Dictionary of Buckish Slang, University Wit, and Pickpocket EloquenceC. Chappel, 1811 - 221 pagine |
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... She is as common as a barber's chair , in which a whole parish sit to be trimmed ; said of a pros- titute . BARBER'S SIGN . A standing pole and two wash balls . BARGAIN . 3 BAS BARGAIN . To sell a bargain ; a species.
... She is as common as a barber's chair , in which a whole parish sit to be trimmed ; said of a pros- titute . BARBER'S SIGN . A standing pole and two wash balls . BARGAIN . 3 BAS BARGAIN . To sell a bargain ; a species.
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... stand near the bouffet , or cup- board , thence called Bouffetiers , since corrupted to Beef Eaters . Others suppose they obtained this name from the size of their persons , and the easiness of their duty , as hav- ing scarce more to do ...
... stand near the bouffet , or cup- board , thence called Bouffetiers , since corrupted to Beef Eaters . Others suppose they obtained this name from the size of their persons , and the easiness of their duty , as hav- ing scarce more to do ...
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... stand bitch ; to make tea , or do the honours of the tea- table , performing a female part : bitch there standing for woman , species for genius . BITCH BOOBY . A country wench . Military term . BITE . A cheat ; also a woman's privities ...
... stand bitch ; to make tea , or do the honours of the tea- table , performing a female part : bitch there standing for woman , species for genius . BITCH BOOBY . A country wench . Military term . BITE . A cheat ; also a woman's privities ...
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... stand engaged or BLOW . He has bit the blow , i . e . he has stolen the goods . Cant . BLOWEN . A mistress or whore of a gentleman of the scamp . The blowen kidded the swell into a snoozing ken , and shook him of his dummee and thimble ...
... stand engaged or BLOW . He has bit the blow , i . e . he has stolen the goods . Cant . BLOWEN . A mistress or whore of a gentleman of the scamp . The blowen kidded the swell into a snoozing ken , and shook him of his dummee and thimble ...
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... standing which he drew coats of arms very neatly , and could write the Lord's Prayer within the compass of a shilling ; he was married to a tall handsome woman , and traversed the country , shewing himself for money . BUCKLES . Fetters ...
... standing which he drew coats of arms very neatly , and could write the Lord's Prayer within the compass of a shilling ; he was married to a tall handsome woman , and traversed the country , shewing himself for money . BUCKLES . Fetters ...
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