1763 C. Speckman Life, Travels, Exploits, Frauds and Robberies 5: The inn-keeper’s servant I took French leave of in Piccadilly.at French leave, n.
1763 C. Speckman Life, Travels, Exploits, Frauds and Robberies 38: Then I pushed off for Henley on Thames.at push off (v.) under push, v.
1763 C. Speckman Life, Travels, Exploits, Frauds and Robberies 6: I [...] pushed on for London.at push on (v.) under push, v.