Archive for September, 2006

linen armourers

Anne | September 13th, 2006 | No Comments »

Tailors.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

Heh. :)

line

Anne | September 12th, 2006 | No Comments »

To get a man into a line, i.e. to divert his attention by a ridiculous or absurd story. To humbug.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

little breeches

Anne | September 11th, 2006 | No Comments »

A familiar appellation used to a little boy.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

line of the old author

Anne | September 8th, 2006 | No Comments »

A dram of brandy.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

I’m sure you can see why I picked this one. :D Have a great weekend!