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Tom of Bedlam (Grose 1811 Dictionary)

Tom of Bedlam

The same as Abram man.

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

Tomboy * Tom Cony

Nearby

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.

Toddle
Todge
Toge
Togemans
Togs
Token
Tol
Tolliban Rig
Tom T—dman
Tomboy
Tom of Bedlam
Tom Cony
Tom Long
Tom Thumb
Tommy
To-morrow Come Never
Tongue
Tony
Tools
Tool
Tooth Music