Braces
British slang for suspenders. Straps that loop over one's shoulders to hold up pants.
Kaw
Used throughout the play by Ben as an exclamation of surprise and disgust.
Crockery
Plates, dishes, cups, and other similar items, especially ones made of earthenware or china.
Ballcock
A mechanism or machine for filling water tanks, while avoiding overflow; found in flush toilets, for example.
Fortnight
A period of two weeks.
Jabbering
Talking rapidly and excitedly but with little sense.
Rheumatism
Any disease marked by inflammation and pain in the joints, muscles, or fibrous tissue, especially rheumatoid arthritis.
Kip
In British slang, to nap or sleep.
Pong
In British slang, a strong, unpleasant smell. Can be used as a noun or a verb.
Ardent
Enthusiastic or passionate.
Cadge
To obtain by imposing on another's generosity or friendship; to obtain by begging.
Taut
Stretched or pulled tight; not slack.
Blimey
A British expression of surprise, excitement, or alarm.
Shilling
A former British coin and monetary unit equal to one twentieth of a pound or twelve pence.
Bloke
British slang for a man.
Mutt
A mongrel dog; a dog of mixed breed or uncertain origin.
Birk
British slang insult.
Liquidation
Winding up the affairs of a company or firm by ascertaining liabilities and apportioning assets.
Bob
Archaic British slang for a shilling.
Larder
A room or large cupboard for storing food.
Deference
Humble submission and respect.
Sustenance
Food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment.
