Green’s Dictionary of Slang
Marryat Percival Keene (1857) 255: Lord, what a state I shall be in till I know what has taken place.at state, n.1
Marryat Percival Keene 167: And by way of a hint, make him your friend if you can, for he earwigs the captain in fine style.at earwig, v.1
Marryat Percival Keene 167: That’s our nipcheese [...] nipcheese means purser of the ship.at nipcheese, n.
Marryat Percival Keene 153: Law, granny, how you do twaddle!at twaddle, v.
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