subs. (old).—1. A term of contempt.
c. 1600. JOHN DAY, The Blind Beggar of Bednal Green, iii. 2. Let him alone, you cross-legg’d HARTICHOAK.
2. (American).—A foundered whore: see TART.
3. (old).—A hanging: also HEARTY CHOAK (GROSE); whence TO HAVE AN ARTICHOKE AND CAPER SAUCE FOR BREAKFAST = to be hanged.
