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 150 long, used at school to slap the boys hands, &c. The punishment itself was also called "the custis/' or " having the custis.'^ Cuttit. Sharp in reply. Pert, impudent. c. Cyphers. See Sives, or Chives. (Cipeolon). Daark^ or Derk. Blind. " Th'ould man es daark an 'most totelin" i.e., the old man is blind and nearly imbecile. Dab. A thump, a blow, as "Gibb'n a dab''; also a thrust, as "he dabbed it right in my eye"; also a lump of anything, as " a dab of butter" ; also a clever, or skilful person, as " he's quite a dab at it." Dabbety fay ! An exclamation meaning, " Give us faith. H.R.c. DafFer. Crockery ware, as the tea things, &c. Polwhele. Dag. An axe used by miners. (A hatchet. CalUngton), Daggens. Sprinkled heavily, showing a good crop; something plentiful. T.w.s. Also, Daggins, lots. Daggin. Longing to do a thing, ready for it; as, "He's daggin for it." Also draggling ; weighted down (i.e. daggin) with fruit. Daggin. Draggling. " Daggin in the mud." Dame-ku. A jack snipe. R.H.B. Dandy-go-russet. Term used of faded clothing; also, an ancient wig which has done good service. Dane. "Red headed Dane" a sneering term. M.A.C. See Carrots.