Go-along, subs. (thieves’).—A fool; a flat (q.v.). For synonyms, see Buffle and Cabbage Head.
1851–61. H. Mayhew, Lond. Lab. and Lond. Poor, vol. I., p. 460. In four days my adviser left me; he had no more use for me. I was a flat. He had me for a go-along, to cry his things for him.
1853. Household Words, No. 183. s.v. ‘Slang.’
Goat, subs. (old).—A lecher; a molrower (q.v.).
1599. Shakspeare, Henry V., iv., 4. Thou damn’d and luxurious mountain goat.
1690. B. E., Dict. of the Cant. Crew, s.v. Goat, a Lecher, a very lascivious person.
1717. Cibber, Nonjuror, i., 1. At the tea-table I have seen the impudent goat most lusciously sip off her leavings.
1785. Grose, Vulg. Tongue, s.v.
Verb (common).—1. To thrash. For synonyms, see Tan.
1864. Derby Day, p. 70. You won’t goat me? Not this journey.