Water (Grose 1811 Dictionary)

Water

His chops watered at it; he longed earnestly for it. To watch his waters; to keep a strict watch on any one’s actions. In hot water: in trouble, engaged in disputes.

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

Water Sneaksman * Water Bewitched

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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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