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124 Conk.—The nose.

Coot.—A person of no account (used contemptuously).

Cop.—To seize; to secure; also, s., an avocation, a "job."

Cop (or Copper).—A police constable.

Copper-top.—Red head.

Copper show.—A copper mine.

Count, to take the.—In pugilism, to remain prostrate for ten counted seconds, and thus lose the fight.

Cove.—A "chap" or "bloke." q.v. (Gipsy).

Cow.—A thoroughly unworthy, not to say despicable person, place, thing, or circumstance. A fair cow.—An utterly obnoxious and otherwise inexpressible person, place, thing, or circumstance.

Crack.—To smite, s. A blow.

Crack a boo.—To divulge a secret; to betray emotion.

Crack hardy.—To suppress emotion; to endure patiently; to keep a secret.

Cray.—A crayfish.

Crib.—A dwelling.

Croak.—To die.

Crook.—A dishonest or evil person.

Crook.—Unwell; dishonest; spurious; fraudulent. Superlative, Dead Crook.

Crool (cruel) the pitch.—To frustrate; to interfere with one's schemes or welfare.

Crust.—Sustenance; a livelihood.

Cut it out.—Omit it; discontinue it.

Dago.—A native of Southern Europe.

Dash, to do one's.—To reach one's Waterloo.

Date.—An appointment.

Dawg (dog).—A contemptible person; ostentation. To put on dawg.— To behave in an arrogant manner.