Kite Flying.—To fly a Kite is to “raise the wind,” or obtain money on bills, whether good or bad. The phrase means as a Kite flutters in the air by reason of its lightness, and is a mere toy, so these bills fly about, but are light and worthless.
Knacker.—One who sings Psalms over a dead horse.
Knight of the Cleaver.—A butcher.
Knight of the Pestle and Mortar.—An apothecary.
Knight of the Post.—A man in the pillory, or that has been tied to a whipping-post.
Knight of the Rainbow.—A cant phrase for a footman in livery, in allusion to the various colours of his clothes—also said of a master tailor. See Rainbow.
Knights of the Road.—Highwaymen.—Dick Turpins!!
Knights of the Whip.—Long stage coachmen.
Knowing.—Skilful, well-informed, sharp, shrewd, artful, or cunning.
Knowing one.—Vide Bob Logic.