Archive for November, 2007

pall

Anne | November 20th, 2007 | No Comments »

A companion. One who generally accompanies another, or who commit robberies together.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

grappling irons

Anne | November 19th, 2007 | No Comments »

Handcuffs.

-From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

gravy-eyed

Anne | November 16th, 2007 | No Comments »

Blear-eyed, one whose eyes have a running humor.

-From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

mort

Anne | November 15th, 2007 | No Comments »

A woman or wench; also a yeoman’s daughter. To be taken all-a mort; to be confounded, surprised, or motionless through fear.

-From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.