subs. phr. (old).—1. A whipping at the cart’s tail; SHOVING THE TUMBLER (q.v.). Also (2) the revolving pillory; and 3 (thieves’) = penal servitude (in America = a short term of imprisonment) (GROSE).
subs. phr. (old).—1. A whipping at the cart’s tail; SHOVING THE TUMBLER (q.v.). Also (2) the revolving pillory; and 3 (thieves’) = penal servitude (in America = a short term of imprisonment) (GROSE).
