1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
by Francis Grose
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Contents
- Preface
- Act of Parliament. A military term for small beer, five pints of which, by an act of parliament, a landlord was formerly obliged to give to each soldier gratis
- Book-Keeper. One who never returns borrowed books. Out of one's books; out of one's fevor. Out of his books; out of debt
- MEN
- Women
- Devil's Daughter's Portion
- Flash Song (part 1)
- Flash Song (part 2)