Footman’s Mawnd (Grose 1811 Dictionary)

Footman’s Mawnd

An artificial sore made with unslaked lime, soap, and the rust of old iron, on the back of a beggar’s hand, as if hurt by the bite or kick of a horse.

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

Foot Wabbler * Footy Despicable

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Nathan Bailey's 1736 Dictionary of canting and thieving slang

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