Foolish, adj. (prostitutes’).—Said of a man that pays. ‘Is he flash (q.v.) or foolish = Is he the cully or the other.’—Grose.
Fool-monger, subs. (colloquial).—A person, male or female, living by their wits, e.g., a promoter (q.v.); a betting-man; a swindler. Also Fool-catcher and Fool-trap (q.v.). [[53]]
Foolometer, subs. (colloquial).—A standard, positive or neuter, whereby to gauge the public taste.
Fool’s Father, subs. phr. (theatrical).—The pantaloon or old ’un. (q.v.)
Fool-sticker, subs. phr. (venery).—The penis. For synonyms, see Creamstick and Prick. Also Fool-maker.
Fool’s Wedding, subs. phr. (common).—A party of women. For synonyms, see Hen Party.
Fool-trap, subs. (colloquial).—1. A fool-monger (q.v.).
2. (venery).—The female pudendum. For synonyms, see Monosyllable.
3. (colloquial).—A high-class harlot.
Foont, subs. (thieves’)—A sovereign [Probably a corruption of Ger. Pfund.] For synonyms, see Canary.