coachman, a box-keeper, and a poor whore, were formerly,
among men of the town, thought gallant actions.

BILL OF SALE. A widow's weeds. See HOUSE TO LET.

BILLINGSGATE LANGUAGE. Foul language, or abuse. Billingsgate is
the market where the fishwomen assemble to
purchase fish; and where, in their dealings and disputes,
they are somewhat apt to leave decency and good manners
a little on the left hand.

BING. To go. Cant. Bing avast; get you gone. Binged
avast in a darkmans; stole away in the night. Bing we to
Rumeville: shall we go to London?

BINGO. Brandy or other spirituous liquor. Cant.

BINGO BOY. A dram drinker. Cant.

BINGO MORT. A female dram drinker. Cant.

BINNACLE WORD. A fine or affected word, which sailors
jeeringly offer to chalk up on the binnacle.

BIRD AND BABY. The sign of the eagle and child.

BIRD-WITTED. Inconsiderate, thoughtless, easily imposed
on.

BIRDS OF A FEATHER. Rogues of the same gang.