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/96

 *ration in Christ, Circumcision of both Sexes. &c.

Jade, a Terme of Reproch given to Women, as Idle Jade, Lazy Jade, Silly Jade, &c. As dull Jade, tried Jade, to a heavy or over-ridden Horse.

Jakes, a House of Office.

Jague, c. a Ditch.

Janizaries, formerly, only the Grand Signior's Foot Guard, chosen out of Tributary Christians, taken early from their Parents, and perverted to Mahumetanism, ever accounted their best Soldiers; but now any Prince's or great Man's Guards; also the Mob sometimes so called, and Bailives, Serjeants, Followers, Yeomen, Setters, and any lewd Gang depending upon others.

Jarke, c. a Seal.

Jarke-men, c. the Fourteenth Order of the Canting Tribe; also those who make Countefeit Licences and Passes, and are well paid by the other Beggers for their Pains.

Jarrs, Quarrels, Disputes, Contentions.

Jason's Fleece, c. a Citizen cheated of his Gold.

Jayl-birds, Prisoners.

IC

Ice-houses, Repositories to keep Ice and Snow under Ground all Summer, as there are Conservatories to House Orange-Trees, Limes, and Myrtles in the Winter. ''Break Ice in one place and it will Crack in more'', or find out one slippery Trick, and suspect another. When the Ice is once broke, or when the Way is open others will Follow. Ice or Icicles, little pendulous pieces of Ice under the Eaves.

ID

Idioms, Proprieties