subs. (old).—A greenhorn. For synonyms, see BUFFLE and CABBAGE-HEAD.
c. 1696. B. E., A New Dictionary of the Canting Crew, s.v. GREENHEAD, A very raw novice or inexperienced fellow.
1785. GROSE, A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, s.v.
subs. (old).—A greenhorn. For synonyms, see BUFFLE and CABBAGE-HEAD.
c. 1696. B. E., A New Dictionary of the Canting Crew, s.v. GREENHEAD, A very raw novice or inexperienced fellow.
1785. GROSE, A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, s.v.
