Archive for May, 2007

to paum

Anne | May 15th, 2007 | No Comments »

To conceal in the hand. To paum a die: to hide a die in the palm of the hand. He paums; he cheats. Don’t pretend to paum that upon me.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

six and tips

Anne | May 14th, 2007 | 1 Comment »

Whisky and small beer. IRISH

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

shred

Anne | May 11th, 2007 | No Comments »

A tailor

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

Don’t take your clothes there!

blab

Anne | May 10th, 2007 | No Comments »

A tell-tale, or one incapable of keeping a secret

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.