Trollies, or TROLLY-CARTS, term given by costermongers to a species of narrow carts, which can either be drawn by a donkey or driven by hand.
Trolling, sauntering or idling, hence TROLL and TROLLOCKS, an idle slut, a “[moll],” which see.
Trollop, a slatternly woman, a prostitute.
Trot, to “run up,” to oppose, to bid against at an auction. Private buyers at auctions know from experience how general is the opposition against them from dealers, “knock-outs,” and other habitués of sales, who regard the rooms as their own peculiar domain. “We TROTTED him up nicely, didn’t we?” i.e., we made him (the private buyer) pay dearly for what he bought.
Trot out, to draw out or exploit, to show off the abilities of a companion; sometimes to roast for the amusement and with the assistance of an assembled company.
Trotter, a tailor’s man who goes round for orders.—University.
Trotter cases, shoes.
Trotters, feet. Sheep’s TROTTERS, boiled sheep’s feet, a favourite street delicacy.
Truck, a hat—from the cap on the extremity of a mast.—Sea.
Truck, to exchange or barter.