verb (military).—In manœuvring troops, so to blunder the word of command that the soldiers get into a position from which they cannot extricate themselves by ordinary tactics.
18[?]. THACKERAY, Novels by Eminent Hands. ‘Phil Fogarty.’ ‘CLUBBED, by Jabers!’ roared out Lanty Clancy. ‘I wish we could show ’em the Fighting Onety-oneth, Captain, darling.’
1854. WHYTE-MELVILLE, General Bounce, ch. xi. If you’re in difficulties, ask Sergeant File what is best to be done, only don’t CLUB ’em, my boy, as you did at Limerick.
Subs. (venery).—The penis. For synonyms, see CREAMSTICK and PRICK.
