subs. (venery).—1. The penis (URQUHART): see KNOCK, verb. sense 1. For synonyms, see CREAMSTICK and PRICK.
2. (venery).—See KNOCK, verb. sense 1.
3. (common).—In pl., small flat curls worn on the temples; SIXES (q.v.).
UP TO THE KNOCKER, phr. (common).—1. Completely equal to; also, perfect in appearance, condition, fitness. Also see quot. 1870.
1844. C. SELBY, London by Night, i. 2. Jack. How do you feel? Ned. Not quite UP TO THE KNOCKER.
1864. Derby Day, p. 110. It’s a splendid turn out. RIGHT UP TO THE KNOCKER, as they say. I don’t do things by halves when I go out.
1870. C. H. HAZLEWOOD and A. WILLIAMS, Leave It to Me, i. Joe. If ever there was anybody else first, you’re afore ’em. I ’dores you, TO THE WERRY KNOCKER AND HALF-WAY UP THE PASSAGE.
1889. The Sporting Times, 6 July. ‘I see here’s a house to let in Toboggan Terrace, jest up by Sloane Street—how ’ud that suit us?’ ‘UP TO THE BLOOMIN’ KNOCKER, Joey,’ replied Mrs. M.
1892. MILLIKEN, ’Arry Ballads, 23. I’m UP TO THE KNOCKER, I tell you.
2. (common).—In the height of fashion.
1877. W. H. THOMSON, Five Years’ Penal Servitude, iii. 243. She were a fine woman, and togged like a lady right UP TO THE KNOCKER.
1885. D. C. MURRAY, Rainbow Gold, Bk. II. ch. ii. ‘He’s dressed too,’ he added after a pause, during which the figure drew nearer—‘dressed UP TO THE KNOCKER.’
