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 DUST

 

AMUSERS		Rogues who carried snuff or dust in their pockets, which they threw into the eyes of any person they intended to rob; and running away, their accomplices (pretending to assist and pity the half-blinded person) took that opportunity of plundering him.
BREEZE		To raise a breeze; to kick up a dust or breed a disturbance.
CUSHION THUMPER, or DUSTER		A parson; many of whom in the fury of their eloquence, heartily belabour their cushions.
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.
DUSTMAN		A dead man: your father is a dustman.
GOREE		Money, chiefly gold: perhaps from the traffic carried on at that place, which is chiefly for gold dust.
TAW		A schoolboy's game, played with small round balls made of stone dust, catted marbles. I'll be one upon your taw presently; a species of threat.