Watch and seals, a sheep’s head and pluck.
Watchmaker, a pickpocket or stealer of watches. Often called “a WATCHMAKER in a crowd.”
Water-bewitched, very weak tea, the third brew (or the first at some houses). Sometimes very weak tea is called “husband’s tea,” in allusion to the wife taking the first brew, and leaving the rest for her husband. Also grog much diluted.
Water-dogs, Norfolk dumplings.
Water gunner, a marine artilleryman.
Water the dragon, or WATER ONE’S NAG, a hint for retiring.
Waterman, a blue silk handkerchief. The friends of the Oxford and Cambridge boats’ crews always wear these—light blue for Cambridge, and a darker shade for Oxford.
Wattles, ears.
Wax, a rage. “Let’s get him in a WAX.” Waxy, cross, ill-tempered.
Wayz-goose, a printers’ annual dinner, the funds for which are collected by stewards regularly appointed by “the chapel.”