Vincent’s Law (Grose 1811 Dictionary)

Vincent’s Law

The art of cheating at cards, composed of the following associates: bankers, those who play booty; the gripe, he that betteth; and the person cheated, who is styled the vincent; the gains acquired, termage.

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

Victualling Office * Vinegar

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