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128 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.

Knock-down.—A ceremony insisted upon by ladies who decline to be "picked-up"; a formal introduction.

Knock-out drops.—Drugged or impure liquor.

Knock-out punch.—A knock-down blow.

Knut.—A fop; a well-dressed idler.

Lark.—A practical joke; a sportive jest.

Lash.—Violence.

Ledding.—Leaden.

Leery.—Vulgar; low.

Leeuwin.— Cape Leeuwin on the South West coast of Australia.