subs. (thieves’). Generic for money (GROSE and BEE). See RHINO.
1871. New York Slang Dictionary. It was no great quids, Jim—only six flimseys and three beans. But I’m flush of the BALSAM now, and I ain’t funked to flash it.
subs. (thieves’). Generic for money (GROSE and BEE). See RHINO.
1871. New York Slang Dictionary. It was no great quids, Jim—only six flimseys and three beans. But I’m flush of the BALSAM now, and I ain’t funked to flash it.
