subs. phr. (common).—1. Whimsical pleasantry; and (2) OLD HARRY (q.v.).
1834. M. G. DOWLING, Othello Travestie, i. 3.
| The galley-slaves | |
| Are playing ‘MEG’S DIVERSION’ on the waves. |
1850. H. T. CRAVEN, MEG’S DIVERSION [Title].
subs. phr. (common).—1. Whimsical pleasantry; and (2) OLD HARRY (q.v.).
1834. M. G. DOWLING, Othello Travestie, i. 3.
| The galley-slaves | |
| Are playing ‘MEG’S DIVERSION’ on the waves. |
1850. H. T. CRAVEN, MEG’S DIVERSION [Title].
