Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737
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To CHOP
To CHOP, is also used to make Dispatch, to slubber over in Post-haste, as The Autem-Bawler, will soon quit the Hums, for he chops up the Whiners; i.e. The Parson will soon have dispatch'd the Congregation, for he huddles over the Prayers.
| To CHOP |
| To CHOUSE |
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