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 LIKENESS

 

GOOSEBERRY WIG		A large frizzled wig: perhaps from a supposed likeness to a gooseberry bush.
LIKENESS		A phrase used by thieves when the officers or turnkeys are examining their countenance. As the traps are taking our likeness; the officers are attentively observing us.
PURSER'S PUMP		A bassoon: from its likeness to a syphon, called a purser's pump.
RELIGIOUS PAINTER		One who does not break the commandment which prohibits the making of the likeness of any thing in heaven or earth, or in the waters under the earth.
SPREAD EAGLE		A soldier tied to the halberts in order to be whipped; his attitude bearing some likeness to that figure, as painted on signs.
SQUAB		A fat man or woman: from their likeness to a well-stuffed couch, called also a squab. A new-hatched chicken.