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Dennis, C. J. (Clarence James), 1876-1938

"The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke"


Imshee--Begone; retreat; to take yourself off. [Arabic]
Intro--Introduction; "knock--down," q.v.
It (to be It)--To assume a position of supreme importance.
Jab--To strike smartly.
Jane--A woman.
Jiff--A very brief period.
Job, to--To smite.
Joes--Melancholy thoughts.
John--A policeman.
Joint, to jump the--To assume command; to occupy the "joint,"
i.e., establishment, situation, place of business.
Jolt, to pass a--To deliver a short, sharp blow.
Jor--The jaw.
Jorb (Job)--Avocation; employment.
Josser--A simple fellow.
Jug--A prison.
Keekin'--Peeping.
Keeps, for--For ever; permanently.
Kersplosh--Splash.
Kid--A child.
Kid, to--To deceive; to persuade by flattery.
Kiddies--Children.
Kid Stakes--Pretence.
King Pin--The leader; the person of chief importance.
Kip--A small chip used for tossing pennies in the occult game
of two--up.
Kipsie--A house; the home.
Knob--The head; one in authority.
Knock-down--A ceremony insisted upon by ladies who decline
to be "picked up"; a formal introduction.
Knock-out drops--Drugged or impure liquor.
Knock-out punch--A knock--down blow.
Knot--A fop; a well--dressed idler.
Lark--A practical joke; a sportive jest.
Lash--Violence.
Ledding--Leaden.
Leery--Vulgar; low.
Leeuwin--Cape Leeuwin on the south-west coast of Australia.
Lid--The hat.
To dip the lid--To raise the hat.
Limit--The end; the full length.


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