DUNDERHEAD, a blockhead.
DUNG, an operative who works for an employer who does not give full or
“society” wages.
DUNNAGE, baggage, clothes. Also, a _Sea_ term for wood or loose faggots
laid at the bottom of ships, upon which is placed the cargo.
DUNNY-KEN, a water-closet.—_See_ KEN.
DURRYNACKING, offering lace or any other article as an introduction to
fortune-telling; generally pursued by women.
DUST, money; “down with the DUST,” put down the money.—_Ancient._ Dean
Swift once took for his text, “He who giveth to the poor lendeth to the
Lord.” His sermon was short. “Now, my brethren,” said he, “if you are
satisfied with the security, down with the DUST.”
DUST, a disturbance, or noise, “to raise a DUST,” to make a row.
DUTCH CONSOLATION, “thank God it is no worse.”
DUTCH CONCERT, where each performer plays a different tune.
DUTCH COURAGE, false courage, generally excited by drink,—_pot-valour_.
DUTCH FEAST, where the host gets drunk before his guest.
DUTCH UNCLE, a personage often introduced in conversation, but
exceedingly difficult to describe; “I’ll talk to him like a
DUTCH UNCLE!” conveys the notion of anything but a desirable
relation.—_Americanism._
DOUBLE DUTCH, gibberish, or any foreign tongue.