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/93

 where the Fault is. The Cart before the Horse. A short Horse is soon Curried, a little Business is soon Dispatched. The Gray Mare is the better Horse, said of one, whose Wife wears the Breeches. Fallen away from a Horse-load to a Cart-load, spoken Ironically of one considerably improved in Flesh on a sudden. Host, an Inn-keeper or Victualler; also an Army. Hostess, a Land-lady. To reckon without your Host: Or count your Chickens before they are Hatcht.

Hot, exceeding Passionate. Hot Work, much Mischief done, or a great Slaughter.

Hot-cockles, a Play among Children. ''It revives the Cockles of my Heart'', said, of agreeable News, or a Cup of Comfort, Wine or Cordial Water.

Hot Pot, Ale and Brandy boyled together.

Hot Spur, a fiery furi also early or forward Peas.
 * ous passionate Fellow;

Hotch potch, an Oglio or Medly of several Meats in one Dish. House of Call, the usual lodging Place of Journey-men Tailers. House Tailers, Upholsterers. How, to a Deer. Howleth, the Noise a Wolf maketh at Rutting time. HU Hubbub, a Noise in the Streets made by the Rabble. Huckster, a sharp Fellow. Hucksters, the Retailers of the Market, who Sell in the Market at second Hand. In Huckster's Hands, at a desperate Pass, or Condition, or in a fair way to be Lost. Hue, c. to Lash; also the Complexion or Colour. Hued, c. Lasht or Flogg d. The Cove