Glue-pot, a parson; from joining men and women together in matrimony.
Glaziers, eyes.
Glim, a dark lantern.
Glimfenders, hand-irons.
Glim, a candle.
Glimstick, a candlestick.
Gaoler’s coach, a hurdle.
Goose Riding: a goose, whose neck is greased, being suspended by the legs to a cord tied to two trees or high posts, a number of men on horseback, riding full speed, attempt to pull off the head; which if they effect, the goose is their prize. This has been practised in Derbyshire within the memory of persons now living.
Grannan gold, old hoarded coin.
Green bag, a lawyer.