1790 Jew Swindler n.p.: Well — my pretty, precious, punctual little Rogue, — what news, do they bite?at bite, v.
1790 Jew Swindler n.p.: Be but firm and dauntless, my little dapper Cock of Wax, and all shall be well.at cock-a-wax (n.) under cock, n.3
1790 Jew Swindler n.p.: I have some hopes of a young Gentleman’s note this afternoon, but he seems cruel leary [...] says that friend of his who has been done at this lay.at done, adj.
1790 Jew Swindler n.p.: I have some hopes of a young Gentleman’s note this afternoon, but he seems cruel leary [...] says that friend of his who has been done at this lay.at lay, n.3