A loitering place, or gossiping shop.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

Drunk as an emperor, i.e. ten times as drunk as a lord.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

One who alters figures on bank notes, converting tens to hundreds.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

Cash, money. Can you tip me any quids? Can you lend me some money?

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.