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134 Imshee.—Begone; retreat; to take yourself off.

Intro.—Introduction; knock-down. q.v.

It (to be It).—To assume a position of supremie importance.

Jab.—To strike smartly.

Jane.—A woman.

Jiff.—A very brief period.

Job, to.— To smite.

Joes.—Melancholy thoughts.

John.—A policeman.

Joint, to jump the.—To assume command; to occupy the "joint," i.e., establishment, situation, place of business.

Jolt, to pass a.—To deliver a short, sharp blow.

Jor.—The jaw.

Jorb (job).—Avocation; employment.

Josser.—A simple fellow.

Jug.—A prison.

Keekin'.—Peeping

Keeps, for.—For ever; permanently.

Kersplosh.—Splash.

Kid.— A child.

Kid, to.—To deceive; to persuade by flattery.

Kiddies.—Children.

Kid Stakes.—Pretence.

King Pin.—The leader; the person of chief importance.

Kip.—A small chip used for tossing pennies in the occult game of two-up.

Kipsie.—A house; the home.

Knob.—The head; one in authority.