gnashers n.
the teeth.
(con. WWI) Flesh in Armour 253: Monsieur Vanet walked about next day with his jaw swollen [...] his tormentors asked him ‘How’s the gnashers today, m’sieur’. | ||
Outlaws (ms.) 6: They always do tend to look a bit on the wet side to be fair, ratter’s gnashers. He’s got very wet teeth. | ||
(ref. 1940s) Things My Mother Never Told Me 211: It’s not that he expects any thanks, but it’s a bind shoving decent work at rotten gnashers. | ||
Observer Life 8 May 49: You lift the bones to your gnashers and chew away at the crusty bits. | ||
Killing Pool 18: He hits me with the stale yellow gnashers again and gives a funny bow . |