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pegge’s

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Meaning · English

(Samuel) Anecdotes of the English Language, chiefly regarding the Local Dialect of London and Environs, 8vo. 1803-41.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Anecdotes of the English Language, chủ yếu liên quan đến phương ngữ địa phương của London và khu vực xung quanh, 8vo. 1803-41.

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Era: ca. 1874 (Victorian)

Where it’s used: Origin British & Irish English

Sources & notes

Historical definition reproduced from Hotten’s The Slang Dictionary (1874, public domain; Project Gutenberg #42108, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.

Topics: Historical slang (1800s)

Common questions

What does “pegge’s” mean?

(Samuel) Anecdotes of the English Language, chiefly regarding the Local Dialect of London and Environs, 8vo. 1803-41.

Is “pegge’s” formal or informal?

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