Blessing (Grose 1811 Dictionary)

Blessing

A small quantity over and above the measure, usually given by hucksters dealing in peas, beans, and other vegetables.

Definition taken from The 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, originally by Francis Grose.

Bleeding new * Blind

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Nathan Bailey's 1736 Dictionary of canting and thieving slang

John S. Farmer's collection of canting songs and slang rhymes

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To Blast
Blater
Bleached Mort
Bleaters
Bleating Cheat
Bleating Rig
Bleeders
Bleeding Cully
Bleeding new
Blessing
Blind
Blind Cheeks
Blind Excuse
Blind Harpers
Blindman’s Buff
Blind Cupid
Blindman’s Holiday
Block Houses
Blocked at both ends
Blood