subs. phr. (old).—The gallows. Also known as THE LEAFLESS TREE and THE TREE THAT BEARS FRUIT ALL THE YEAR ROUND. For synonyms, see NUBBING CHEAT.
1785. GROSE, A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, s.v.
subs. phr. (old).—The gallows. Also known as THE LEAFLESS TREE and THE TREE THAT BEARS FRUIT ALL THE YEAR ROUND. For synonyms, see NUBBING CHEAT.
1785. GROSE, A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, s.v.
