SWELL. A gentleman. "Swell mob," the well-dressed thieves with good address, who appear like honest gentlemen.
SWIG. Liquor of any kind.
SWIG-COVES. Fellows who traverse the country under the pretense of begging old clothes.
SWING. To hang.
SWITCHED. Married.
SYEBUCK. Sixpence.
SYNTAX. A schoolmaster.
T
TABBY. An old maid; or a talkative old woman.