Lexicon Balatronicum: A Dictionary of Buckish Slang, University Wit, and Pickpocket EloquenceC. Chappel, 1811 - 221 pagine |
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... taken in . BUM . the breech , or backside . TO BUM . To arrest a debtor . The gill bummed the swell for a thimble ; the tradesman arrested the gentle- man for a watch . BUM TRAP . A sheriff's officer who arrests debtors . Ware BUR Ware ...
... taken in . BUM . the breech , or backside . TO BUM . To arrest a debtor . The gill bummed the swell for a thimble ; the tradesman arrested the gentle- man for a watch . BUM TRAP . A sheriff's officer who arrests debtors . Ware BUR Ware ...
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... taken any , they wish they may find it in hell ; or , alluding to the second , protest , that what they have over and above is not more than they could put in their eye . When the scro- tum is relaxed or whiffled , it is said they will ...
... taken any , they wish they may find it in hell ; or , alluding to the second , protest , that what they have over and above is not more than they could put in their eye . When the scro- tum is relaxed or whiffled , it is said they will ...
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... taken from a led horse , many of which for magnificence appear in the retinues of great personages on solemn occasions , such as proces- sions , & c . CAPTAIN COPPERTHORNE'S CREW . All officers ; a saying of a company where every one ...
... taken from a led horse , many of which for magnificence appear in the retinues of great personages on solemn occasions , such as proces- sions , & c . CAPTAIN COPPERTHORNE'S CREW . All officers ; a saying of a company where every one ...
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... taken with a violent fit of coughing , or who has swallowed any thing , as it is called the wrong way ; Choak , chicken , more are hatching : a like consolation . CHOAK PEAR . Figuratively , an unanswerable objection : also a machine ...
... taken with a violent fit of coughing , or who has swallowed any thing , as it is called the wrong way ; Choak , chicken , more are hatching : a like consolation . CHOAK PEAR . Figuratively , an unanswerable objection : also a machine ...
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... taken . CHUBBY . Round - faced , plump . CHUCK . My chuck ; a term of endearment . CHUCK FARTHING . A parish clerk . CHUCKLE - HEADED . Stupid , thick - headed . CHUFFY . Round - faced , chubby . CHUм . A chamber - fellow , particularly ...
... taken . CHUBBY . Round - faced , plump . CHUCK . My chuck ; a term of endearment . CHUCK FARTHING . A parish clerk . CHUCKLE - HEADED . Stupid , thick - headed . CHUFFY . Round - faced , chubby . CHUм . A chamber - fellow , particularly ...
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