Arse (Grose 1811 Dictionary)

Arse

To hang an arse; to hang back, to be afraid to advance. He would lend his a—e and sh-te through his ribs; a saying of any one who lends his money inconsiderately. He would lose his a—e if it was loose; said of a careless person. A—e about; turn round.

Definition taken from The 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, originally by Francis Grose.

Ars Musica * Arsy varsey

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Nathan Bailey's 1736 Dictionary of canting and thieving slang

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