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/94

 was Hued in the Naskin, c. the Rogue was severe-Lasht in Bridewell. ''Hue and Cry'', the Country rais'd after a Thief.

Huff, a Bullying Fellow. Captain Huff, any noted Bully, or Huffing Blade. To Huff and Ding, to Bounce and Swagger.

Hugger-mugger, Closely or by Stealth, Under board: To Eat so, that is, to Eat by one's self.

Hulver-head, a silly foolish Fellow.

Hum-cap, old, mellow and very strong Beer.

Hum and haw, to Hesitate in Speech; also to delay, or difficultly to be brought to Consent.

Hummer, a loud Lie, a Rapper.

Hum, or ''Humming Liquor'', Double Ale, Stout, Pharoah.

Hummums, a Bagnio.

Humorist, a Whimsical Fantastical Fellow. Hump-backt, Crook-backt. Hump-shoulder'd, or Crook-shoulder'd. Humptey-dumptey, Ale boild with Brandy. Hunch, to justle, or thrust. Hunks, a covetous Creature, a miserable Wretch. Hunting, c. decoying, or drawing others into Play. Hunteth for his Kind, see Otter. Hurly-burly, Rout, Riot, Bustle, Confusion. Hurrican, a violent Storm or Tempest; also a disorder or confusi on in Business. Hurridun, see Harridan. Hush, very still, quiet. All was Hush, a great or profound Silence. Husht up, concealed, or clapt up without Noise. Husky-lour, c. a Guinea, or Job. Hussy, an abbreviation of Housewife, and sometimes a Term of Reproch, as, how now