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 WIPE

 

INDIA WIPE		A silk handkerchief.
KNUCKLE ONE'S WIPE		To steal his handkerchief.
RUM WIPER		See RUM CLOUT.
SNITE		To wipe, or slap. Snite his snitch; wipe his nose, i.e. give him a good knock.
SWIPES		Purser's swipes; small beer: so termed on board the king's ships, where it is furnished by the purser.
WIPE		A blow, or reproach. I'll give you a wipe on the chops. That story gave him a fine wipe. Also a handkerchief.
WIPER		A handkerchief.
WIPER DRAWER		A pickpocket, one who steals handkerchiefs. He drew a broad, narrow, cam, or specked wiper; he picked a pocket of a broad, narrow, cambrick, or coloured handkerchief.