Archive for November, 2007

oafish

Anne | November 30th, 2007 | No Comments »

Simple.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

cruisers

Anne | November 29th, 2007 | No Comments »

Beggars, or highway spies, who traverse the road, to give intelligence of a booty; also rogues ready to snap up any booty that may offer, like privateers or pirates on a cruise.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

sluice your gob

Anne | November 28th, 2007 | No Comments »

Take a hearty drink.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

nappy ale

Anne | November 27th, 2007 | No Comments »

Strong ale.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.