or hoppy, Mr. Hopkins, subs. (old).—A lameter. For synonyms, see DOT-AND-GO-ONE GILES.
1785. GROSE, A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, s.v.
DON’T HURRY, HOPKINS! phr. (American).—Ironical to persons slow to move or to meet an obligation.
or hoppy, Mr. Hopkins, subs. (old).—A lameter. For synonyms, see DOT-AND-GO-ONE GILES.
1785. GROSE, A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, s.v.
DON’T HURRY, HOPKINS! phr. (American).—Ironical to persons slow to move or to meet an obligation.
