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Cod
·noun A pillow or cushion.
II. Cod ·noun A small bag or pouch.
III. Cod ·noun A husk; a pod; as, a...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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cod
A cod of money: a good sum of money.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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cod
n.
This common English name of the Gadus morrhua is applied to many fishes in Australia ofvarious f...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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cod
a pillow or cushion ; princod, a pin-cushion; a horse-cod, a horse-collar. N. Princod is also figura...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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cod
The centre of a deep bay. The bay of a trawl or seine. Also, the Gadus morrhua, one of the most impo...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Rum
·noun A queer or odd person or thing; a country parson.
II. Rum ·adj Old-fashioned; queer; odd; as,...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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rum
Fine, good, valuable.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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Cod liver
·noun The liver of the common cod and allied species.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Cultus cod
·- ·see <<Cod>>, and Buffalo cod, under <<Buffalo>>.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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cod piece
The fore flap of a man's breeches. Do they bite, master? where, in the cod piece or collar?--a jocul...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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black-cod
n.
a New Zealand fish, Nototheniaangustata.
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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blue-cod
n.
name given to a New Zealand fish, Percis colias, family Trachinidae. Called alsoin New Zealand R...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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murray-cod
n.
an important fresh-waterfood-fish, Oligorus macquariensis, Cuv. and Val., called Kookoobal by th...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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rock-cod
n.
called also Red-Cod in NewZealand, Pseudophycis barbatus, Gunth., family Gadidae. In New Zealand...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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cod-glove
a thick glove, without fingers, to handle turf. Exm.
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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pin-cod
a pincushion.
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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prin-cod
a pin-cushion. Figuratively, a short fat man or woman.
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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bean-cod
A small fishing-vessel, or pilot-boat, common on the sea-coasts and in the rivers of Spain and Portu...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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blown cod
A split cod, half dried by exposure to the wind. Blown is also frequently applied to bloated herring...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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cod-bait
The large sea-worm or lug, dug from the wet sands. The squid or cuttle, herrings, caplin, any meat, ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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cod-line
An eighteen-thread line.
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cod-sounds
The swim-bladders of the cod-fish, cured and packed for the market; the palates also of the fish are...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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rock-cod
A species of cod found on a rocky bottom.
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tommy cod
A very small variety of the Gadus morrhua, which mostly appears in the winter months; whence it is a...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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cod-whangers
See whangers
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Bay rum
·- A fragrant liquid, used for cosmetic and medicinal purposes.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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rum gumption
Docility, comprehension, capacity.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum beck
A justice of the peace. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum bite
A clever cheat, a clean trick.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum blowen
A handsome wench. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum bluffer
A jolly host. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum bob
A young apprentice; also a sharp trick.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum booze
Wine, or any other good liquor. Rum boozing welts; bunches of grapes. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum bubber
A dexterous fellow at stealing silver tankards from inns and taverns.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum bugher
A valuable dog. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum bung
A full purse. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum chub
Among butchers, a customer easily imposed on, as to the quality and price of meat. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum clout
A fine silk, cambric, or holland handkerchief. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum cole
New money, or medals.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum cove
A dexterous or clever rogue.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum cull
A rich fool, easily cheated, particularly by his mistress.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum degen
A handsome sword. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum dell
See rum doxy.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum diver
A dextrous pickpocket. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum doxy
A fine wench. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum drawers
Silk, or other fine stockings. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum dropper
A vintner. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum dubber
1) An expert picklock.
2) A thief who picks locks, so called from the gilt or picklock key: many of...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum duke
1) A jolly handsome fellow; also an odd eccentric fellow; likewise the boldest and stoutest fellows ...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum file
See rum diver.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum fun
A sharp trick. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum gaggers
Cheats who tell wonderful stories of their sufferings at sea, or when taken by the Algerines, CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum ghelt
See RUM COLE. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum glymmer
King or chief of the link-boys. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum kicks
Breeches of gold or silver brocade, or richly laced with gold or silver. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum mawnd
One that counterfeits a fool. CANT
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum mort
A queen, or great lady. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum nantz
Good French brandy. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum ned
A very rich silly fellow. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum pad
The highway. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum padders
Highwaymen well mounted and armed. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum peepers
Fine looking-glasses. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum prancer
A fine horse. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum quids
A great booty. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum snitch
A smart fillip on the nose.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum squeeze
Much wine, or good liquor, given among fiddlers. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum tilter
See rum degen.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum tol
See rum degen.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum topping
A rich commode, or woman's head-dress.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum ville
See romeville.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum wiper
See rum clout.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum-bud
A grog blossom; the popular name of a redness occasioned by the detestable practice of excessive dri...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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rum-gagger
A cheat who tells wonderful stories of his sufferings at sea to obtain money.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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black rock-cod
n.
an Australian fish, chieflyof New South Wales, Serranus daemeli, Gunth.; adifferent fish from th...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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cloudy-bay cod
n.
a New Zealand name for the Ling (q.v.). See also cod.
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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red rock-cod
n.
name given in New South Walesto the fish Scorpaena cardinalis, Richards., family Scorpaenidae, m...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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cod-fisher's crew
The crew of a banker, or fishing-vessel, which anchors in 60 or 70 fathoms on the Great Bank of Newf...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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rum bleating cheat
A fat wether sheep. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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rum ruff peck
Westphalia ham. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose