A Dictionary of Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words / Used at the Present Day in the Streets of London; the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge; the Houses of Parliament; the Dens of St. Giles; and the Palaces of St. James.

by John Camden Hotten

LOP-SIDED, uneven, one side larger than the other.—Old.

LOPE, this old form of leap is often heard in the streets.

LORD, “drunk as a LORD,” a common saying, probably referring to the facilities a man of fortune has for such a gratification; perhaps a sly sarcasm at the supposed habits of the “haristocracy.”

LORD, a hump-backed man.—See [MY LORD].

LORD OF THE MANOR, a sixpence.

LOUD, flashy, showy, as applied to dress or manner.—See [BAGS].

LOUR, or LOWR, money; “gammy LOWR,” bad money.—Ancient cant, and Gipsey.

LOUSE-TRAP, a small tooth comb.—Old cant.—See [CATCH ’EM ALIVE].

LOVE, at billiards “five to none” would be “five LOVE,”—a LOVE being the same as when one player does not score at all.

LOVEAGE, tap droppings, a mixture of spirits, sweetened and sold to habitual dram-drinkers, principally females. Called also ALLS.