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GLOSSARY
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Swig.—A draught of water or other liquid.


Tabbie.—A female.

Take 'em on.—Engage them in battle.

Take it out.—To undergo imprisonment in lieu of a fine.

Tart.—A young woman (contraction of sweetheart).

Tenner.—A ten-pound note.

Time, to do.—To serve a term in prison.

Time, to have no time for.—To regard with impatient disfavour.

Tip.—To forecast; to give; to warn.

Tip.—A warning; a prognostication; a hint.

Tipple.—Strong drink; to indulge in strong drink.

Toff.—An exalted person.

Togs.—Clothes.

Togged.—Garbed.

Tom.—A girl.

Tony.—Stylish.

Took.—Arrested; apprehended.

Top, off one's.—Out of one's mind.

Top off, to.—To knock down; to assault.

Toss in the towel.—See "Rag."

Touch.—Manner; mode; fashion.

Tough.—Unfortunate; hardy; also a "tug." q.v.

Tough luck.—Misfortune.

Track with.—To woo; to "go walking with."

Treat, a.—Excessively; abundantly.

Tucked away.—Interred.

Tug.—An uncouth fellow; a hardy rogue.

Tumble to, or to take a tumble.—To comprehend suddenly.

Turkey, head over.—Heels over head.

Turn down.—To reject; to dismiss.

Turn, out of one's.—Impertinently; uninvited.