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Digger Smith by C. J. (Clarence James) Dennis
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Pull, to take a.--To desist; to discontinue.
Pull off.--Desist.
Pull my (or your) leg.--To deceive or get the best of.
Punter.--The natural prey of bookmakers (betting men).
Push up daisies, to.--To be interred.

Quid.--A sovereign, or pound sterling.

Rag.--Song in rag time.
Rattled--Excited; confused.
Recomeniber.--Remember.
Renege.--To fail to follow suit (in playing cards); to quit.
Rile--To annoy.
Riled--Roused to anger.
Ringer.--Expert.
Rook, to.--To "take down."
Rouse (or Roust).--To upbraid with many words.
Ructions.--Growling; argument.
Run 'is final.--Died.

Sawing wood--"Bluffing;" biding one's time.
School.--A club; a clique of gamblers, or others.
Scoot.--To hurry; to scuttle.
Scrap.--Fight.
Shicker--Intoxicating liquor.
Skite.--To boast.
Slam,--Making all the tricks (in card-playing).
Sling.--Discard; throw.
Slope, to.--To leave in haste.
Smooge.--To flatter or fawn; to bill and coo.
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