A strange-looking fellow, an odd dog. OXFORD.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

The constable’s assistants, watchmen, etc.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

To rob. To heave a case; to rob a house. To heave a bough; to rob a booth. CANT.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

Newgate, or any other prison. The dab’s in quod; the poor rogue is in prison.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.