Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737
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To PIKE
To PIKE, to run away, flee, quit or leave the Place; also to die, Pike on the Been, run away as fast as you can. Pik'd off, run away, fled, broke; also dead. To pass the Pikes, to be out of Danger. There's a Cull knos us; if we dont pike, he'll bone us, that Fellow sees is' if we don't scour off, he'll apprehend us. Then we'll pike, 'tis all Bowman; we'll be gone, all is well, the Coast is clear.
| PIG-Widgeon |
| PIMP-Whiskin |
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