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GLOSSARY
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Job.—Work, occupation.
John 'Op (or Jonop).—Policeman.
Jolt.—A blow.

Keep one down.—Take a drink.
Kick.—Leave.Kick about.—To loaf or hang about.
Kid.— A child.
Kid, to.—To deceive; to persuade with flattery.

Lob, to.—To arrive.
Lurk.—A plan of action; a regular occupation.

Moniker.—A name; a title; a signature.
Mug.—A simpleton.

Nail.—Catch.
Nark.—s., a spoil-sport; a churlish fellow.
Nark, to.—To annoy; to foil.
Neck and neck.—Side by side.
Nix.—Nothing.
Nod, on the.—Without payment.

Pal.—A friend; a mate (Gipsy).
Part.—Give; hand over.
Pins.—Legs.
Pull, to take a.—To desist; to discontinue.
Pull off.— Desist.
Pull my (or your) leg.—To deceive or get the best of.
Punter.—The natural prey of bookmakers (betting men).
Push up daisies, to.—To be interred.

Quid.—A sovereign, or pound sterling.