Archive for August, 2007

dram-a-tick

Anne | August 31st, 2007 | No Comments »

A dram served upon credit.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

red fustian

Anne | August 30th, 2007 | No Comments »

Port wine.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

red ribbin

Anne | August 29th, 2007 | No Comments »

Brandy.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

Another name. :D

bingo

Anne | August 28th, 2007 | No Comments »

Brandy or other spirituous liquor. Cant.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.