STIR, a prison, a lock-up; “IN STIR,” in jail. _Anglo Saxon_, STYR,
correction, punishment.
STIR UP SUNDAY, the Sunday next before Advent, the collect for that day
commencing with the words “Stir up.” Schoolboys, growing excited at
the prospect of the vacation, irreverently commemorate it by stirring
up—pushing and poking each other. CRIB CRUST MONDAY and TUG BUTTON
TUESDAY are distinguished by similar tricks; while on PAY-OFF WEDNESDAY
they retaliate small grudges in a playful facetious way. Forby says,
good housewives in Norfolk consider themselves reminded by the name to
mix the ingredients for their Christmas mince pies.
STOCKDOLAGER, a heavy blow, a “finisher.” _Italian_, STOCCADO, a
fencing term.
STODGE, to surfeit, gorge, or clog with food.
STONE JUG, a prison.
STOOK, a pocket-handkerchief.
STOOK HAULER, or BUZZER, a thief who takes pocket-handkerchiefs.
STOP, a detective policeman.
STORY, a falsehood,—the soft synonyme for a _lie_, allowed in family
circles and boarding-schools. A Puritanism that came in fashion with
the tirade against romances, all novels and stories being considered as
dangerous and false.