TOUTER, a looker out, one who watches for customers, a hotel runner.
TOWEL, to beat or whip. In _Warwickshire_ an oaken stick is termed a
TOWEL—whence, perhaps, the vulgar verb.
TOWELLING, a rubbing down with an _oaken_ TOWEL, a beating.
TRACKS, “to make TRACKS,” to run away.—_See_ STREAK.
TRANSLATOR, a man who deals in old shoes or clothes, and refits them
for cheap wear.
TRANSLATORS, second-hand boots mended and polished, and sold at a low
price. Monmouth-street, Seven Dials, is a great market for TRANSLATORS.
TRANSMOGRIPHY, to alter or change.
TRAP, a “fast” term for a carriage of any kind. TRAPS, goods and
chattels of any kind, but especially luggage and personal effects; in
Australia, SWAG.
TRAP, “up to TRAP,” knowing, wide awake,—synonymous with “up to SNUFF.”
TRAP, a sheriff’s officer.