2. (common).—In the height of fashion.

1877. Five Years’ Penal Servitude, iii. p. 243. She were a fine

woman, and togged like a lady right up to the knocker.

1885. D. C. Murray, Rainbow Gold, Bk. II. ch. ii. ‘He’s dressed

too,’ he added after a pause, during which the figure drew

nearer—‘dressed up to the knocker.’

Knocker-face (or Head), subs. (common).—An ugly-faced person; ugly-mug

(q.v.).

1887. A. Barrère, Argot and Slang, p. 272. Monstrico, m.

(familiar), ugly person, one with a knocker face.

Knocker-out, subs. (pugilistic).—See Knock-out, subs. sense 4.

Knock-in, subs. (common).—1. The game of loo.

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