Tussle, a row, struggle, fight, or argument.
Tussle, to struggle, or argue.
Twelve godfathers, a jury, because they give a name to the crime the prisoner before them has been guilty of, whether murder or manslaughter, felony or misdemeanor. Consequently it is a vulgar taunt to say, “You will be christened by TWELVE GODFATHERS some day before long.”
Twelver, a shilling.
Twice-laid, a dish made out of cold fish and potatoes.—Sea. Compare [BUBBLE AND SQUEAK], and [RESURRECTION PIE].
Twig, style. Prime TWIG, in good order and high spirits.
Twig, to comprehend, as, “Do you TWIG?” Also, “Hop the TWIG,” to decamp.
Twist, brandy and gin mixed.
Twist, capacity for eating, appetite; “He’s got a capital TWIST.”
Twitchety, nervous, fidgety.