Tofsy-turvy (Grose 1811 Dictionary)

Tofsy-turvy

The top side the other way; i.e. the wrong side upwards; some explain it, the top side turf ways, turf being always laid the wrong side upwards.

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

Topping Man * Torchecul

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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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Tofsy-turvy
Torchecul
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