pockets, whereas buzzing is used in a more general sense. See Buz.
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LAG, to transport for seven years or upwards.
LAG, a convict under sentence of transportation.
LAG, to make water. To lag spirits, wine, &c., is to adulterate them with water.
LAGGER, a sailor.
LAGGING-DUES, speaking of a person likely to be transported, they say lagging dues will be concerned.
LAGGING MATTER, any species of crime for which a person is liable on conviction to be transported.
LAG SHIP, a transport chartered by Government for the conveyance of convicts to New South Wales; also, a hulk, or floating prison, in which, to the disgrace of humanity, many hundreds of these unhappy persons are confined, and suffer every complication of human misery.
LAMPS, the eyes; to have queer lamps, is to have sore or weak eyes.
LARK, fun or sport of any kind, to create which is termed knocking up a lark.
LAWN, a white cambric handkerchief.
LEARY, synonymous with fly.
LEARY-COVE. See Fly.
LEATHER-LANE, any thing paltry, or of a bad quality, is called a Leather-lane concern.
LETTER Q, the mace, or billiard-slum, is sometimes called going upon the Q, or the letter Q, alluding to an instrument used in playing billiards.
