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Thread #157219 Message #3709151
Posted By: Gurney
15-May-15 - 06:25 PM
Thread Name: Meaning of 'ball and down'?
Subject: RE: Meaning of 'ball and down'?
As Noreen says, 'They kindly did invite me to a flowing bowl, and down they advanced me some money.... 10/- and a crown.' 15 shillings in total. Shortchanged him. It was usually a 21 shillings. :-)