Page:A new dictionary of the terms ancient and modern of the canting crew, in its several tribes, of gypsies, beggers, thieves, cheats, &c. with an addition of some proverbs, phrases, figurative speeches, &c.djvu/76

This page needs to be proofread.

Froe, c. for Urowe, (Dutch) a Wife, Mistress, or Whore. Brush to your Froe, (or Bloss,) and wheedle for Crap, c. whip to your Mistress and speak her fair to give, or lend you some Money.

Frog-landers, Dutchmen.

Frolicks, lewd or merry Pranks, pleasant Rambles, and mad Vagaries.

Frummagem'd, c. choaked.

Frump, a dry Bob, or Jest.

FU

Fuants, Excrements of all Vermin.

Fubbs, a loving, fond Word used to prety little Children and Women; also the Name of a Yacht.

Fuddle, Drink. This is Rum fuddle, c. this is excellent Tipple.

Fuddle-cap, a Drunkard.

Fulsom, is a Nauseous sort of Excess; as fulsom fat, loathsom fat, or fat to loathing. Fulsom flattery, nauseous or gross Flattery laid on too thick; as Embroidery too thick Laid on is dawbing with Gold or Silver-lace.

Fumbler, an unperforming Husband, one that is insufficient, a weak Brother.

Fumblers-Hall, the Place where such are to be put for their Nonperformance.

Fun, c. a Cheat, or slippery Trick; also an Arse. What do you fun me? Do you think to Sharp or Trick me? I'll Kick your fun, c. I'll Kick your Arse. He put the Fun upon the Cull, c. he sharp d the Fellow. I Funn d him, c. I was too hard for him, I out-witted or rook'd him.

Fund, or Fond, a Bank, or Stock or Exchequer of Money, or Moneys worth; also a Bottom or Foundation.