1871. London Figaro, 17 Mar. A collection of judicious and
injudicious gags might prove as edifying as a selection of good and
bad performances; although, on the whole, it is a dangerous custom,
and one which is assuredly ‘more honoured in the breach than the
observance.’ Judicious mugging is, perhaps, the more harmless of
the two.
Muggins, subs. (common).—1. A fool. For synonyms see Buffle and
Cabbage-head.