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The affected use of archaic words and phrases. The term was first applied by William Morris, in 1888, to a translation of the Odyssey, couched in lan- guage which reminded him of the pseudo- antique furniture that in those days was sold in Wardour Street, London.
A woman's ware; her commodity.
An exclamation used by thieves to inform their confederates that some police officers are at hand.
Rich, in good circumstances. To warm, or give a man a warming; to beat him. See CHAFED.
To thrash or beat; "I’ll WARM your jacket." To WARM the wax of one’s ear is to give a severe blow on the side of the head. To WARM is also to rate or abuse roundly. Also varied, as, "to make it hot" for any one.
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
Very warm.
A person, especially one who is unskilled or unqualified
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Give someone a feeling of pleasure or delight
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
A large old-fashioned watch. A Scotch warming-pan; a female bedfellow.
A large old-fashioned gold watch. A person placed in an office to hold it for another. See W.P.
The basic components or structure of something
The legal instrument which confers on another the "Power of Attorney.
In the British navy this is a rank between a commissioned officer and petty
One that is security for goods taken up on credit by extravagant young gentlemen. Cunny warren; a girl's boarding-school, also a bawdy-house.
Including all flaws and imperfections
Paint for the face, or cosmetic water. Hog-wash; thick and bad beer.
"It wont WASH," i.e., will not stand investigation, will not "bear the rub," is not genuine, can’t be believed.
attempt to change someone's inherent nature
Requiring little or no ironing after washing
To publicly discuss or expose one's personal problems or embarrassing issues
To publicly discuss or expose one's personal or private problems
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
to distance oneself from something undesirable
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Lacking strength or vitality
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
An infected prostitute, who like a wasp carries a sting in her tail.
House of waste; a tavern or alehouse, where idle people waste both their time and money.
To gradually decline or deteriorate
A book in which items are not posted under heads, but as each transac- tion occurred.
to speak unnecessarily or to no effect
Being frugal helps avoid poverty or need
Something said that has no effect or is ignored
A person or thing considered useless or unnecessary
Exhausted.
A useless, clumsy, or ill-made person.
A sheep’s head and pluck.
to guard or protect something carefully
Continuous vigilance; guard by night (watcli) and by day (ward). In feudal times service "by watch and ward" was due by certain tenants in towns; later the term was applied to the constabulary.
be careful what you say or do
December 31st, to see the Old Year out and the New Year in by a religious service. John Wesley grafted it on the religious system, and it has been adopted by many Christian communities.
Speak carefully to avoid offending others
Speak carefully to avoid offending others
be careful to avoid danger or trouble
be careful or beware of something
To protect or take care of someone or something
To take pleasure in others' misfortune or chaos
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Wait and see what happens next
A sheep's head And pluck.
A phrase used by Presi- dent Wilson in 1915 to describe the policy of the U.S.A. towards Mexico, whose attitude was extremely unfriendly and provocative.
A watchman.
Observing and being patient for something to happen
A pickpocket or stealer of watches. Often called "a WATCHMAKER in a crowd."
His chops watered at it; he longed earnestly for it. To watch his waters; to keep a strict watch on any one's actions. In hot water: in trouble, engaged in disputes.
to make something less strong or effective
A marine artilleryman.