Book: 1811 Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue The knees. To bring any one down on his marrow bones; to make him beg pardon on his knees: some derive this from Mary's bones, i.e. the bones bent in honor of the Virgin Mary; but this seems rather far- fetched. Marrow bones and cleavers; principal instruments in the band of rough music: these are generally performed on by butchers, on marriages, elections, riding skimmington, and other public or joyous occasions.
Details of Book: 1811 Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue Book: 1811 Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue
Author: Grose Captain Grose
ISBN: 1406810053
ISBN-13: 9781406810059
, 978-1406810059
Binding: Paperback
Publishing Date: 01112006
Publisher: Echo Library
Number of Pages: 232
Language: English