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Gazebo (Grose 1811 Dictionary)

Gazebo

An elevated observatory or summer-house.

Definition taken from The 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, originally by Francis Grose.

Gaying Instrument * Gee

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Nathan Bailey's 1736 Dictionary of canting and thieving slang

John S. Farmer's collection of canting songs and slang rhymes

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About

Francis Grose was independently wealthy, having inherited money from his father, a jeweller. Finding himself overspending, he published a number of books; his Provincial Glossary seems to have been the starting-point for the Vulgar Tongue reproduced here.

Gander Month
Gang
Gaoler’s Coach
Gap Stopper
Gapeseed
Garnish
Garret
Garret Election
Gawkey
Gaying Instrument
Gazebo
Gee
Gelding
Gelt
Gentle Craft
Gentleman Commoner
Gentleman’s Companion
Gentleman’s Master
Gentleman of Three Ins
Gentleman of Three Outs
Gentry Cove