uncle

Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose

Mine uncle's; a necessary house. He is gone to visit his uncle; saying of one who leaves his wife soon after marriage. It likewise means a pawnbroker's: goods pawned are frequently said to be at mine uncle's, or laid up in lavender.

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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose