Derrick The name of the finisher of the law, or hangmanĪbout the year 1608.-'For he rides his circuit with Derby To come down with the derbies to pay the money. Demy-rep An abbreviation of demy-reputation a woman ![]() Demure As demure as an old whore at a christening. MAN claims by virtue of his prerogative after which theyīecome free for any of the fraternity. Dells Young buxom wenches, ripe and prone to venery,īut who have not lost their virginity, which the UPRIGHT Deep-one A thorough-paced rogue, a sly designingįellow: in opposition to a shallow or foolish one. He looked as pleasant as the pains of death. Death's Head upon a Mop-stick A poor miserable,Įmaciated fellow one quite an otomy. Death Hunter An undertaker, one who furnishes the Dear Joys Irishmen: from their frequently making use Deadly Nevergreen that bears fruit all the year round. Dead-louse Vulgar pronunciation of the Dedalus ship of Loaves falsely charged to their masters' customers alsoĮmpty bottles. Dead Men A cant word among journeymen bakers, for Dead Horse To work for the dead horse to work for Dead Cargo A term used by thieves, when they areĭisappointed in the value of their booty. His sees to close up a man's eyes in boxing. The cull was scragged because heĬould not dawb the rogue was hanged because he could Davy I'll take my davy of it vulgar abbreviation of affidavit. Was in, replied, it was the drunkenest sow they had everīeheld whence the woman was ever after called David's Which some of the company, seeing the state the woman The while supposing the sow had really been there to Sow for you! did any of you ever see such another? all A company coming in to see the sow,ĭavid ushered them into the stye, exclaiming, there is a Taken a cup too much, and being fearful of theĬonsequences, turned out the sow, and lay down to sleep herself Resorted to by the curious he had also a wife muchĪddicted to drunkenness, for which he used sometimes Hereford, had a living sow with six legs, which was greatly One David Lloyd, a Welchman, who kept an alehouse at Saying, which took its rise from the following circumstance: David's Sow As drunk as David's sow a common Necken in the north countries, such as Norway, Denmark,Īnd Sweden. David Jones The devil, the spirit of the sea: called Darkman's Budge One that slides into a house in theĭark of the evening, and hides himself, in order to let some The darkee, and bolt, the cove of the crib is fly hide theĭark lanthorn, and run away, the master of the house Darkee A dark lanthorn used by housebreakers. He visits only at night, for fear of discovery. Dark Cully A married man that keeps a mistress, whom Dangler One who follows women in general, withoutĪny particular attachment Dapper Fellow A smart, well-made, little man. Sheriff's picture frame I shall see you hanging on the Dangle, To To follow a woman without asking the question.Īlso, to be hanged: I shall see you dangle in the Dandy Prat An insignificant or trifling fellow. Grey russet, the colour of the Devil's nutting bag. ![]() the ton, the clever thing Īn expression of similar import to "That's the barber." Damper A luncheon, or snap before dinner: so calledįrom its damping, or allaying, the appetite eating andĭrinking, being, as the proverb wisely observes, apt to takeĪway the appetite. Of perjury, by taking a previous oath, never to swear truly Damned Soul A clerk in a counting house, whose soleīusiness it is to clear or swear off merchandise at theĬustom-house and who, it is said, guards against the crime Of the streets, or kicker up of a breeze. Damme Boy A roaring, mad, blustering fellow, a scourer The common expression, I do not care a dam, i.e. Of laws: hence etymologists may, if they please, derive Dam A small Indian coin, mentioned in the Gentoo code Lift up his legs sufficiently, or goes too near the ground,Īnd is therefore apt to stumble. ![]() Daisy Cutter A jockey term for a horse that does not She sported her dairy she pulled out her breast. Dairy A woman's breasts, particularly one that gives To beat daddy mammy the first rudiments ofĭrum beating, being the elements of the roll. ![]() Tip us your daddle give me your hand.ĬANT. Quoth Dawkins, when he hit his wife on the a-se with a D Dab An adept a dab at any feat or exercise.
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