DARBIES, handcuffs.—_Old cant._

DARBLE, the devil.—_French_, DIABLE.

DARK, “keep it DARK,” _i.e._, secret. DARK HORSE, in racing phraseology

a horse whose chance of success is unknown, and whose capabilities have

not been made the subject of comment.

DARKEY, twilight. DARKMANS, the night.

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