1921-1924
This is a transcribed version of the second typescript of the Glossary, dated 1924. It retains all typographical errors and grammatical and other idiosyncrasies. It is occasionally misalphabetised. We hope to make available in the near future some scanned pages of both the first and second typescript versions of the Glossary.
This section contains a selection of AIF slangs Original Manuscript, their meanings, and their etymologies.
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NAIL-SCISSORS.
The crossed sword and baton worn by a General.
NAPOO.
Finished, gone away.
NARK.
One who spoils a scheme; a spoil sport.
NAT GOULDS.
Reinforcements. So called because they have "banded at last," the name of one of Gould's books.
NED KELLY'S BLOOD.
Vin Rouge, red wine.
NAVEL.
See "Gutzer."
NIP.
To, be or borrow.
NIT.
A policeman.
NOAHS DOVES.
Reinforcements who were at sea and on their way to the war zone at the time of the Armistice was signed.
NOB.
A double headed penny ("two-up.")
Nobby
NO FARVER NO MOVVER.
A catch phrase which implies the remainder of the original expression in "the poor little fellow" copied from begging boys in Eastern places.
NO GOOD TO GUNDY.
Of no advantage, "no good to me."
NOSE BAG.
See "Feed-bag."
NOSE DIVE.
A vertical drop, nose first (of an aeroplane)
NOSE-BLEEDS.
Red gorget tabs worn by Staff Officers.
NOSE WELL DOWN.
In a great hurry.
NUGGETT.
A short soldier.
NUMBER NINE.
A purgative pill; the M.O.'s panacea.
NUT.
The head; a brainy person; a funny person.
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