Gin-and-gospel Gazette, subs. phr. (journalists’).—The Morning
Advertiser: as the organ of the Licensed Victualling and Church of
England party. Also the Tap-tub and beer-and-bible gazette.
Gin-and-Tidy, adv. phr. (American).—Decked out in ‘best bib and
tucker.’ A pun on ‘neat spirits.’
Gin-crawl, subs. (common).—A tipple (q.v.) on gin.
1892. A. Chevalier, ‘The Little Nipper.’ I used to do a gin crawl
ev’ry night, An’ very, very often come ’ome tight.
Gingambobs (or Jiggumbobs), subs. (common).—1. Toys; baubles.
1690. B. E. Dict. of the Cant. Crew, s.v.
1785. Grose, Vulg. Tongue, s.v.