whitechapel

Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose

Whitechapel portion; two smocks, and what nature gave. Whitechapel breed; fat, ragged, and saucy: see ST. GILES'S BREED. Whitechapel beau; one who dresses with a needle and thread, and undresses with a knife. To play at whist Whitechapel fashion; i.e. aces and kings first.

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Whitechapel
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(St.) Mary Whitechapel
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Whitechapel Bars
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