Archive for February, 2008

foyst

Anne | February 19th, 2008 | No Comments »

To pick a pocket.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

glimflashy

Anne | February 18th, 2008 | No Comments »

Angry, or in a passion. CANT.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

purl

Anne | February 15th, 2008 | No Comments »

Ale in which wormwood has been infused, or ale and bitters drunk warm.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

nug

Anne | February 14th, 2008 | 2 Comments »

An endearing word: as, My dear nug; my dear love.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

Happy Valentine’s Day! :D