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OFFICE . a hint, signal, or private intimation, from one person to another; this is termed officeing him, or giving him the office; to take the office, is to understand and profit by the hint given.
OLD LAG . a man or woman who has been transported, is so called on returning home, by those who are acquainted with the secret. See LAG.
OLIVER . the moon.
OLIVER IS IN TOWN . a phrase signifying that the nights are moonlight, and consequently unfavourable to depredation.
OLIVER WHIDDLES . the moon shines.
OLIVER'S UP . the moon has risen.
ONE UPON YOUR TAW . a person who takes offence at the conduct of another, or conceives himself injured by the latter, will say, never mind, I'll be one upon your taw; or, I'll be a marble on your taw; meaning, I'll be even with you some time.
ONION . a watch-seal, a bunch if onions, is several seals worn upon one ring.
ORDER-RACKET . obtaining goods from a shopkeeper, by means of a forged order or false pretence.
OUT OF FLASH . See FLASH.
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