Archive for January, 2006

fadge

Anne | January 31st, 2006 | 2 Comments »

It won’t fadge; it won’t do. A farthing.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

facer

Anne | January 30th, 2006 | No Comments »

A bumper, a glass filled so full as to leave no room for the lip. Also a violent blow on the face.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

drawers

Anne | January 27th, 2006 | No Comments »

1811 Vulgar Tongue

Stockings (cant/slang)

Merriam-Webster

An article of clothing (as underwear) for the lower body.

dudgeon

Anne | January 26th, 2006 | No Comments »

Merriam-Webster

A fit or state of indignation — often used in the phrase in high dudgeon.

1811 Vulgar Tongue

Anger

“She was in high dudgeon when Mr. Merriweather declined the invitation.”