Tyburn Top (Grose 1811 Dictionary)

Tyburn Top

Foretop

A wig with the foretop combed over the eyes in a knowing style; such being much worn by the gentlemen pads, scamps, divers, and other knowing hands.

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

Tyburn Tippet * Tyke

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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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