scaldrum dodge en · NOUN
Etymology
See dodge (“a trick”).
Meanings
- (UK, obsolete, slang) A beggar's trick of burning the body with a mixture of acids and gunpowder, so as to appear to have been injured in an accident.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| scaldrum dodges | Number=Plur | lexicographic |