Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737
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PLAY it off
PLAY it off, to play Booty; also to throw away, at Gaming, so much and no more. He plays it off, he cheats.
| PALTTER-Faces Jade |
| PLUCK the Ribbon |
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