Diddies, subs. (common).—The paps. For synonyms, see Dairy.
Diddle, subs. (old).—1. Gin. For synonyms, see Drinks. In America,
liquor generally.
1858. H. Mayhew, Paved with Gold, bk. iii., ch. i, p. 252. And
there’s a first-rate ‘diddle cove’ (publican) keeps a gin-shop
there.