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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose

To hang an arse; to hang back, to be afraid to advance. He would lend his a-e and sh-te through his ribs; a saying of any one who lends his money inconsiderately. He would lose his a-e if it was loose; said of a careless person. A-e about; turn round.

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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
to hang an arse
To hang back, to hesitate. ...

Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose