or Queen’s Head Inn, subs. phr. (old).—Newgate. For synonyms, see CAGE.

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  c. 1696.  B. E., A New Dictionary of the Canting Crew, s.v. KING’S HEAD INN, or the Chequer Inn in Newgate street, the prison, or Newgate.

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  1725.  A New Canting Dictionary, s.v.

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  1785.  GROSE, A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue., s.v.

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  1836.  W. H. SMITH, The Individual, ‘The Thieves’ Chaunt,’ 5.

        But because she lately nimm’d some tin,
They have sent her to lodge at the KING’S HEAD INN.

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