Archive for June, 2008

belly cheat

Anne | June 12th, 2008 | No Comments »

An apron.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

bantling

Anne | June 11th, 2008 | No Comments »

A young child.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

ding boy

Anne | June 10th, 2008 | No Comments »

A rogue, a hector, a bully, or sharper. CANT.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

stirrup cup

Anne | June 9th, 2008 | No Comments »

A parting cup or glass, drank on horseback by the person taking leave.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.