Bouncer (Grose 1811 Dictionary)

Bouncer

A large man or woman; also a great lie.

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

See also the definition in Nathan Bailey's 1736 dictionary of canting and thieving slang.

To Bounce * Bouncing Cheat

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Nathan Bailey's 1736 Dictionary of canting and thieving slang

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