Brads, money. Properly a small kind of nails used by cobblers.—Compare [HORSE NAILS].
Brain-Pan, the skull, and BRAIN-CANISTER, the head. Both pugilistic and exchangeable terms.
Bramble-Gelder, a derisive appellation for an agriculturist.—Suffolk.
Brandy Pawnee, brandy and water.—Anglo-Indian.
Brandy Smash, one of the 365 American drinks, made of brandy and crushed ice.
Bran-New, quite new. Properly Brent, BRAND or Fire new, i.e., fresh from the anvil, or fresh with the manufacturer’s brand upon it.
Brass, money. “Tin” is also used, and so are most forms of metal.
Brass, impudence. In 1803 some artillerymen stationed at Norwich were directed to prove some brass ordnance belonging to the city. To the report delivered to the corporation was appended this note:—“N.B.—It is customary for the corporal to have the old metal when any of the pieces burst.” Answer.—“The corporation is of opinion that the corporal does not want BRASS.”
Brass-Knocker, broken victuals. Used by tramps and cadgers.
Brat, a child of either sex. Generally used in an offensive sense.