A Quaint Way Of Expression.

A funny side to the English language.

Bobbish
Smart, clever, spruce and doing well.

Buttock and tongue
A scolding wife.

Croaker
One who foretells an accident or misfortune. Like the croaking of a raven which is supposed to be ominous.

Doodle
A silly fellow, or noodle.

Execution day
Washing day.

Rangling
Intriguing with a variety of women.

Slubber De Gullion
A dirty nasty fellow.

Stale Drunk
A person who feels languid after a night's debauch.

Tooth-Music
Chewing.

Wife
A fetter fixed to one leg.

Heart's Ease
Gin.

Biggi