yard of satin en · NOUN
Meanings
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(UK, archaic, slang) A glass of gin.
'Go on,' Bertie encouraged, holding the box closer. 'It'll make you feel spiffing. It's better than a yard of satin.' Her expression reflected intimate familiarity with a glass of gin.
2014, Richard Gordon, The Private Life Of Jack The Ripper, page 99:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| yards of satin | Number=Plur | lexicographic |