Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737
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BACON
BACON, the Prize, or whatever kind which Robbers make in their Enterprizes. He has saved his Bacon; i.e. He has himself escaped with the Prize, whence it is commonly used for any narrow Escape. The Cove has a bien squawl to maund Bacon; i.e. he has a good Voice to beg Bacon; used to jeer a bad Voice, or an indifferent Singer. The Bacon Sweard rakes in his Throttle; i.e. the Sweard of the Bacon sticks in his Throat; used to a person who has Hoarseness, or one, who at their Merry-Meetings, excuses himself from Singing, on pretence of a Cold.
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