6. (Wellington College).—A kind of grill, so called from its hardness.

To hand in one’s chips, phr. (gamblers’).—To die. [For probable

derivation, see Checks.]

Chirp, verb (thieves’).—1. To talk. For synonyms, see Patter. Grose has

chirping merry = exhilarated with liquor.

1884. J. Greenwood, The Little Ragamuffins. I firmly resolved to

chirp, when I was taken before the magistrate to give evidence, as

little as possible.