Hop—a dance.

How—form of salutation in drinking, meaning "Here's to your health,"
"My regards," etc.

I. C.—condemned by an inspector.

Jaw-bone—credit (to get things on "jawbone," is to buy on credit).

Jump—to admonish.

K. O.—the commanding officer.

Major—name by which the sergeant-major is usually called by the enlisted men.

Mill—Guard-house.

Mule-skinner—a teamster.

Non-Com—non-commissioned officer.