The High Lord

Lord Dannyl’s Guide to Slum Slang

blood money — payment for assassination

boot — refuse/refusal (don’t boot us)

capper — man who frequents brothels

clicked — occurred

client — person who has an obligation or agreement with a Thief

counter — whore

done — murdered

dull — persuade to keep silent

dunghead — fool

dwells — term used to describe slum dwellers

eye — keep watch

fired — angry (got fired about it)

fish — propose/ask/look for (also someone fleeing the Guard)

gauntlet — guard who is bribeable or in the control of a Thief

goldmine — man who prefers boys

good go — a reasonable try

got — caught

grandmother — pimp

gutter — dealer in stolen goods

hai — a call for attention or expression of surprise or inquiry

heavies — important people

kin — a Thief’s closest and most trusted

knife — assassin/hired killer

messenger — thug who delivers or carries out a threat

mind — hide (minds his business, I’ll mind that for you)

mug — mouth (as in vessel for bol)

out for — looking for

pick — recognize, understand

punt — smuggler

right-sided — trustworthy/heart in the right place

rope — freedom

rub — trouble (got into some rub over it)

shine — attraction (got a shine for him)

show — introduce

space — allowances/permission

squimp — someone who double-crosses the Thieves

style — manner of performing business

tag — recognize (also means a spy, usually undercover)

thief — leader of a criminal group

watcher — posted to observe something or someone

wild — difficult

visitor — burglar