Baptised, rum, brandy, or any other spirits that have been lowered with water.
Barker, a salesman’s servant that walks before the shop, and cries, coats, gowns, &c., what d’ye buy?
Barking irons, pistols, from their explosion resembling the barking of a dog.
Barnacles, a good job, or a snack easily got; also, the irons worn by felons in gaols.
Barrel Fever, he died of the barrel fever; he killed himself by drinking.
Battner, an ox.
Bawbee, a halfpenny.
Beak, a justice of peace, or magistrate.
Beard splitter, a whoremaster, or a beadle.