Page:A new dictionary of the terms ancient and modern of the canting crew, in its several tribes, of gypsies, beggers, thieves, cheats, &c. with an addition of some proverbs, phrases, figurative speeches, &c.djvu/20

Rh hard run, turn Head against the Hounds.

Beach, the Sea-shore, or Strand.

Bear-garden-discourse, common, filthy, nasty Talk. If if had been a Bear it would have bit you, of him that makes a close search after what just lies under his Nose. As good take a Bear by the Tooth, of a bold desperate Undertaking. Go like the Bear to the Stake, or hang an Arse. As many tricks as a dancing Bear. or more than are good.

Beard-splitter, an enjoyer of Women.

Beateth, the noise a Hare makes at Rutting time.

Beating, striking the Feble of the Adversary's Sword, with the Fort and edge of one's own.

Beau, a silly Fellow that follows the Fashions nicely, Powdering his Neck, Shoulders, &c.

Beautrap, a Sharper.

Beck. c. a Beedle.

Beetle-head, a heavy dull Block-head.

Beldam, a scolding old Woman.

Belle, a nice, gay, fluttring foolish Woman that follows every Fashion, also fair.

Belloweth, see Roe.

Belly-cheat, c. an Apron.

Belsh, all Mault drinks.

Belweather, chief or Leader of the Flock, Master of misrule, also a clamorous noisy Man.

Bene. C. good.

Bene-cove, c. a good Fellow.

Bene-ship, c. very good, also Worship.

Bene-bowse, c. strong Liquor, or very good Drink.

Bene-darkmans, c. good night.

Benfeakérs of Gyoes, c. Counterfeiters of Passes.

Benefit of Clergy, see Neck-verse.

Ben, a Fool.

Bennish, Foolish.