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GLOSSARY
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Wallop.—To beat; chastise.

Waster.—A reprobate; an utterly useless and unworthy person.

Waterworks, to turn on the.—To shed tears.

Welt.— A blow.

Wet, to get.—To become incensed; ill-tempered.

Whips.—Abundance.

White (white man).—A true, sterling fellow.

White-headed boy.—A favourite; a pet.

Willin'.—Strenuous; hearty.

Win, a.—Success.

Wise, to get.—To comprehend; to unmask deceit.

Wolf.— To eat.

Word.—To accost with fair speech.

Wot price.—Behold; how now!


Yakker.—Hard Toil.

Yap.—To talk volubly.

Yowling.—Wailing; caterwauling.