fi’penny n.
(Aus.) a clasp-knife.
Vocab. of the Flash Lang. | ||
Sl., Jargon and Cant I 363/1: Fipenny (thieves), a clasp knife. The term is in common use in Australia, where it was introduced by the convicts. | in Barrère & Leland||
Sl. and Its Analogues. |
(Aus.) a clasp-knife.
Vocab. of the Flash Lang. | ||
Sl., Jargon and Cant I 363/1: Fipenny (thieves), a clasp knife. The term is in common use in Australia, where it was introduced by the convicts. | in Barrère & Leland||
Sl. and Its Analogues. |