Tar-brush, a person whose complexion indicates a mixture of negro blood, is said to have had a lick of the TAR-BRUSH. Sometimes a man of this description is said to have been dipped in the black-pot, and he is often reminded that “another dip would have done it,” i.e., another dip would have made a negro of him.
Tar-out, to punish, to serve out.
Tarpaulin, a sailor.
Tartar, a savage fellow, an “ugly customer.” To “catch a Tartar,” is to discover somewhat unpleasantly that a person is by no means so mild or good-tempered as he or she at first appeared.
Tat-box, a dice-box.
Tater, “s’elp my TATER,” an evasion of a profane oath, sometimes varied by “s’elp my greens.”
Tatler, a watch; “nimming a TATLER,” stealing a watch.
Tats, dice.
Tats, old rags; milky TATS, white rags.
Tatterdemalion, a ragged fellow.