d stands for "penny." E. G. 16d stands for sixteen-penny nails (see page [36]).
I.e. or i.e. stands for "that is."
E. G. or e.g. stands for "for example."
Viz. or viz. stands for "namely, to wit."
" stands for "inch" or "inches." E. G. 2" means two inches.
' stands for "foot" or "feet." E. G. 2' means two feet.
etc. stands for "and so forth."
Abutting Surface.—Next or adjoining.
Animated Animals.—Animals (such as those used in the back-yard circus) which are constructed and then given life. In the case of the circus animals, the boys who enclose themselves in the bodies furnish the animals with life.
Bait-stick.—A stick in a trap, upon which the bait is placed. It is also known as the trigger.