Verb. (common).—1. To borrow or beg; to break shins (q.v.). For
synonyms see Shins. Specifically to ask for drink money.
1858. A. Mayhew, Paved with Gold, p. 254. Ned Purchase suggested
that they might as well try and kick him for some coppers.
Verb. (common).—1. To borrow or beg; to break shins (q.v.). For
synonyms see Shins. Specifically to ask for drink money.
1858. A. Mayhew, Paved with Gold, p. 254. Ned Purchase suggested
that they might as well try and kick him for some coppers.