lope
n.— «Lope. Eight hour work shift.» —“Petroleum and Oil Workers’ Slang and Jargon” in Ill., Mont., Ark., Tex., Okla., Miss. Lexicon of Trade Jargon , 1938-39. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
canal wrench
n.— «Canal wrench. Shovel.» —“Petroleum and Oil Workers’ Slang and Jargon” in Ill., Mont., Ark., Tex., Okla., Miss. Lexicon of Trade Jargon , 1938-39. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
kalsomine n.— «Kalsomine the floor—as a joke a new apprentice is told to kalsomine the floor.» —“Jargon from Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators, District Council No. 9, 253 W. 28th” by Hatch Lexicon of Trade...
smearer n.— «Smearer—ditto [botcher—bad worker]. Fire-escape smearer—ditto.» —“Painters; Slang” by Members of the Brootherhood of Painters; Weinstock Lexicon of Trade Jargon , 1938-39. (source: Double-Tongued...
stoopnagel
n.— «Stoopnagel—light expression of disapproval.» —“Jargon from Lumber Yard Workers Union, 799 Bd’wy.” by Hatch Lexicon of Trade Jargon , 1938-39. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
schlek
n.— «Schlek—(from the Jewish) punishment.» —“Jargon from Lumber Yard Workers Union, 799 Bd’wy.” by Hatch Lexicon of Trade Jargon , 1938-39. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)