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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