Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737

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DELLS

DELLS, young bucksome Wenches, rip and prone to Venery, but who have not lost their Virginity, which the Upright Man pretends to, and seizes: Then she is free for any of the Fraternity. Also a common Strumpet.

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