subs. phr. (common).—A subscription got up for any purpose: see WHIP, subs.
1887. Echo, 23 Nov. [Her] neighbours, who knew that she had no money, instituted a WHIP-ROUND, and soon raised the necessary amount.
subs. phr. (common).—A subscription got up for any purpose: see WHIP, subs.
1887. Echo, 23 Nov. [Her] neighbours, who knew that she had no money, instituted a WHIP-ROUND, and soon raised the necessary amount.
