lounge
Monday, April 30th, 2007A loitering place, or gossiping shop.
–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.
Archive for April, 2007
emperor
Friday, April 27th, 2007Drunk as an emperor, i.e. ten times as drunk as a lord.
–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.
figure dancer
Thursday, April 26th, 2007One who alters figures on bank notes, converting tens to hundreds.
–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.
quids
Wednesday, April 25th, 2007Cash, money. Can you tip me any quids? Can you lend me some money?
–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.
chatterbox
Monday, April 23rd, 2007One whose tongue runs twelve score to the dozen, a chattering man or woman.
–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.
saw
Thursday, April 19th, 2007An old saw; an ancient proverbial saying.
–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.
