Archive for May, 2007

goldfinch

Anne | May 25th, 2007 | 1 Comment »

One who has commonly a purse full of gold. Goldfinches; guineas.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

upstart(s)

Anne | May 24th, 2007 | No Comments »

1811 Vulgar Tongue

Persons lately raised to honours and riches from mean stations.

Merriam-Webster

One that has risen suddenly (as from a low position to wealth or power) : especially : one that claims more personal importance than is warranted

Sir John Barleycorn

Anne | May 23rd, 2007 | No Comments »

Strong beer.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

to leak

Anne | May 22nd, 2007 | No Comments »

To make water.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.