Jew Bail (Grose 1811 Dictionary)

Jew Bail

Insufficient bail: commonly Jews, who for a sum of money will bail any action whatsoever, and justify, that is, swear to their sufficiency; but, when called on, are not to be found.

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

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