MISS. A mistress.
MIX-METAL. A silver-smith.
MIZZLE. Go; run; be off.
MOABITES. Constables.
MOBILITY. The mob; opposition to nobility.
MOBS. A number of thieves working together.
MOEY. A petition. A convict would say to another: "My pals have got up a bene moey to send to the head bloke, and if it comes off rye buck, I shall soon vamose from the stir; but if it should turn out a shise, then I must do my bit," my partners have got up a good petition to send to the Governor, and if it turns out well, I shall soon leave the prison; but if it should be good for nothing, I must stay my time out.
MOHAIR. An upholsterer.
MOIETY. Fifty.
MOKE. A negro.