Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737
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BATTENER
BATTENER, an Ox; The Cove has hushed the Battener; i.e. He has killed the Ox, in revenge on some Farmer, who, perhaps, had got him sent to the House of Correction.
| BATTEN |
| BATTERED BULLY |
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