Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737
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CUT
CUT, Drunk. Deep Cut, very Drunk. Cut in the Leg or Back, the same. To Cut, also signifies to speak. To Cut bene, to speak gently, civilly or kindly; To Cut bene (or benar) Whidds, to give good Words. To Cut queere Whid's, to give ill Language. A Blow with a Stick or Cane, is also called a Cut. As, I took him a Cut cross the Shoulders.
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