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lamp post
n.— «Lamp-post: A rejected or a fictitious application for insurance.» —“Insurance Business” by Secured from Life Insurance agent Lexicon of Trade Jargon , 1938-39. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Big Smoke
n.— «Big Smoke—The Chief.» —“Firemen” in New York City Lexicon of Trade Jargon , 1938-39. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
bright eyes
n.pl.— «Bright eyes—Payday.» —“Trade Talk: Saw Mill” Lexicon of Trade Jargon , 1938-39. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
give the black bottle v. phr.— «Given the black bottle. Put out of his misery; this expression arises from the belief that loggers who were badly hurt in accidents were poisoned to ease their suffering.» —“Lumber Industry Slang and...
Buffalo half dollar n.— «Buffalo half dollar—Two nickels.» —“Jargon from Employees if Hotel Commodore, 42nd St.” by Hatch in New York City Lexicon of Trade Jargon , 1938-39. (source: Double-Tongued...
primip n.— «Primip. First born.» —“Hospital Workers’ Slang and Jargon” by Hospital Workers in New York City. Also, Virginia and Arkansas. in New York City Lexicon of Trade Jargon , 1938-39. (source: Double...