Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737

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FROE

FROE, for Vrowe, (Dutch) a Wife, Mistress, or Whore, Brush to your Froe (or Blos) and wheedle for Crap, whip to your Mistress, and speak her fair to give, or lend you some Money.

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FRIGOT well rigged
FROG-Landers

 

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