or skiv, subs. (common).—A sovereign: see RHINO.
2. (American).—A volunteer; a militiaman.
TO PUT ON THE SKID, verb. phr. (colloquial).—To speak or act with caution.
1885. Punch, 31 Jan., 60. I could pitch you a yarn on that text; but I fear I must PUT ON THE SKID.
