Monk, a term of contempt; probably an abbreviation of MONKEY.
Monkey, spirit or ill temper; “to get one’s MONKEY up,” to rouse his passion. A man is said to have his MONKEY up or the MONKEY on his back, when he is “riled,” or out of temper; this is old, and was probably in allusion originally to the evil spirit which was supposed to be always present with a man; also under similar circumstances a man is said to have his back or hump up.
Monkey, the instrument which drives a rocket.—Army.
Monkey, 500l.--Sporting Slang.
Monkey, the vessel in which a mess receives its full allowance of grog.—Sea.
Monkey-board, the place or step attached to an omnibus, on which the conductor stands.
Monkey-boat, a peculiar, long, narrow, canal boat.
Monkey with a long tail, a mortgage.—Legal.
Monkey’s allowance, to get blows instead of alms, more kicks than halfpence.