The Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue dates from 1811 and this is probably the only full, uncensored and searchable version of this dictionary on the internet. All the original crudities have been restored and it offers an interesting perspective on Common English from the time of the Regency and Jane Austen.

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Entries releated to BREEZE

 

BREEZE		To raise a breeze; to kick up a dust or breed a disturbance.
DAMME BOY		A roaring, mad, blustering fellow, a scourer of the streets, or kicker up of a breeze.
DUST		Money. Down with your dust; deposit the money. To raise or kick up a dust; to make a disturbance or riot: see BREEZE. Dust it away; drink about.