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/95

 Hussy, or she is a Light Hussy, or Housewífe. Hut, from; a Term much us'd by Carters, &c. Also, a little House or slight Abode for Soldiers, Peasants, &c.

Huzza, Originally the Cry of the Huzzars, or Hungarian Horsemen; but now the Shouts and Acclamations, of any Soldiers, or of the Mob.

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Jabber, to Talk thick and fast, as great Praters do, or to Chatter like a Magpye.

Jack, c. a Farthing, a small Bowl (the mark) to throw at, an Instrument to draw on Boots, hence Jack-boots; also a Leathern Vessel to Drink out of, and an Engine to set the Spit a going. Jack in an Office, of one that behaves himself Imperiously in it. ''Every Jack will have a Gill'', or the Coursest He, will have as Coarse a She. He wou'd n't tip me Jack, c. not a Farthing wou'd he give me. Jack-adams, a Fool. Jack-a dandy, a little impertinent insignificant Fellow. Jack Kitch, c. the Hang-*man of that Name, but now all his Successors. Jack in a Box, c. a Sharper, or Chear. Jackanapes, a Term of Reproach, a little sorry Whipper-snapper; also a well known waggish Beast As full of Tricks as a Jackanapes.

Jack-sprat, a Dwarf, or very little Fellow, a Hop-on-my-thumb.

Jack at a Pinch, a poor Hackney Parson.

Jack-hawk, the Male.

Jacobites, Zealous Sticklers for the late King James, and his Interest; also sham or Collar Shirts, and Hereticks Anno 530, following one ''Jacobus Syrus'', who held but one Will, Nature and Ope