I haven't posted a Regency Wednesday in quite some time so here's a few random slang terms from my trusty 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue. Enjoy!!
Bucket. To kick the bucket. To die.
Chuckle-headed. Stupid, thick-headed.
Chuckle-headed. Stupid, thick-headed.
Elbow Grease. Labour. Elbow grease will make an oak table shine.
Facer. A bumper, a glass filled so full as to leave no room for the lip. Also a violent blow on the face.
Half Seas over. Almost drunk.
*Taken verbatim from 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
.
. 
No comments:
Post a Comment