TIN GLOVES—A new boy was fitted with a pair, by having the backs of his hands scored backwards and forwards two or three times with a “Hot End” (v. sup.) The supposed object of the ceremony was to enable the victim to handle “Hot Ends” with impunity.
TIN GLOVES.
TIZZY—A Sixpence.
TIZZY POOLE—A Fives ball; so called, because they cost sixpence, and were sold by the Head porter, whose name was Poole.
TOEFITIE—To secure the toe of a sleeper in a noose of string.
TOEFITIE.
TOE PAN—A large basin of red earthenware placed in each chamber, for washing the feet in.