olli compolli
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
The name of one of the principal rogues of the canting crew. CANT.
Era: ca. 1811 (Georgian)
Where it’s used:
Origin
British & Irish English
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Grose’s Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue (1811 edition, public domain; Project Gutenberg #5402, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “olli compolli” mean?
The name of one of the principal rogues of the canting crew. CANT.
Is “olli compolli” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.