FREE, to steal—generally applied to horses.
FREE AND EASY, a club held at most public houses, the members of which
meet in the taproom or parlour for the purpose of drinking, smoking,
and hearing each other sing and “talk politics.” The name indicates the
character of the proceedings.
FREEMAN’S QUAY, “drinking at FREEMAN’S QUAY,” _i.e._, at another’s
cost. This quay was formerly a celebrated wharf near London Bridge, and
the saying arose from the beer which was given gratis to porters and
carmen who went there on business.
FRENCH CREAM, brandy.
FRENCH LEAVE, to leave or depart slyly, without saying anything.
FRESH, said of a person slightly intoxicated.
FRISK, to search; FRISKED, searched by a constable or other officer.
FRISK A CLY, to empty a pocket.
FRIZZLE, champagne.
FROG, a policeman.
FRONTISPIECE, the face.
FROW, a girl, or wife. _German_, FRAU; _Dutch_, VROUW.