footback - A humorous formation after horseback; Chiefly in phr. on footback = (travelling) on foot.
owing to - in consequence of, on account of, because of
leak - an act of urination lack
...Extended order simply means skirmishing order
switchback - applied to a form of railway used on steep slopes, consisting of a zigzag series of lines connected by switches, at each of which the train or car is 'switched back' or reversed in direction.
slidder - a trench or hollow running down a hill; a steep slope.
route - a way, road, or course
Hibernia* - Ireland
mouldy - wretched, boring, depressing, gloomy, sick
Firbolg - a name given in Irish legend to an early colonizing people of Ireland.
Tuatha De Danann* - in Irish mythology, a people who inhabited prehistoric Ireland.
goog - an egg
rambler - one who rambles. In later use, one who walks through the countryside on a specified route, freq. in company with others.
ostensible - declared, avowed, professed; exhibited or put forth as actual and genuine: often implicitly or explicitly opposed to 'actual', 'real', and so = merely professed, pretended.
faix = fegs - As an (unmeaning) n. in exclamatory phrases expressing asseveration or astonishment; As simple asseverative.
heeltap - to delay; the liquor left at the bottom of a glass after drinking.
spilth - that which is spilled
weevily - infested with weevils (any beetle classed under the group Rhyncophora, the larvæ of which, and sometimes the beetles themselves, are destructive by boring into grain, fruit, nuts, the bark of trees, etc.)
popcork - a cork which pops when drawn
rollicking - extremely jovial or gay, boisterously sportive
toper - one who topes or drinks a great deal, a hard drinker
pullon - a garment without fasteners that is pulled on
linnet - a common and well-known song-bird linen
collar - something worn about the neck; bow - a single-looped knot; a necktie, ribbon, etc., tied up in such a knot.
gaunt - a yawn, a gape; gaping
swash - nonsense, worthless stuff
readymade - Of made or manufactured articles: In a finished state, immediately ready for use.
pan-Presbyterian* - of or pertaining to all Presbyterians
poncho - a South American cloak, consisting of an oblong piece of cloth with a slit in the middle for the head; hence applied to similar garments worn elsewhere.
supereminent - exalted above others in rank or dignity; supremely exalted.
blue ruin* - gin, usually of bad quality (slang)
allocution - the action of addressing or exhorting; hortatory or authoritative address.
bel canto* - singing characterized by full, rich, and broad tone
Oliverian - Cromwellian
drean = drain (obs.)
thrum - to play (a stringed instrument, or a tune on it) idly, monotonously, or unskilfully; to recite or tell in a 'sing-song' or monotonous way; also, to hum over (a melody).
diversed - diversified, different
ould - a representation of an Ir. pronunciation of old
palsied* - affected with palsy, paralysed; fig. deprived of muscular energy or power of action; rendered impotent.
drawl - a slow, indolent utterance
starken - to stiffen, to make stark or inflexible
regal - befitting a king; hence, splendid, magnificent, stately, etc.
crooner - a singer who croons; croon - to sing (a song, tune, etc.) in a low murmuring undertone.
exuberant - Of persons, their actions or expressions: Effusive in display of feeling; Now more usually, Abounding in health and spirits, overflowing with delight.
finalize* - to complete, bring to an end
lower - to drink (beer or other liquor); to empty (a bottle or glass of liquor) by drinking.
woolly - having a soft and clinging texture
wisha - an exclamation indicating dismay, emphasis, or surprise.
suck up - to draw up into the mouth by suction
Trojan - a brave or plucky fellow; a person of great energy or endurance: usu. in phr. like a Trojan.
venerate - to regard with feelings of respect and reverence
surplus - that is in excess of what is taken, used, or needed
rotgut - an adulterated or unwholesome liquor; spec. bad small beer, or (in U.S.) inferior whiskey.
sorra - dial. or colloq. f. sorrow (n.)
louser - one who spoils things; Used as a general term of abuse.
malt - malt liquor; Now usu. = malt whisky
churl - Used as a term of disparagement or contempt; base fellow, villain; In modern times usually: Rude low-bred fellow.
relinquish* - to leave behind; replenished - full.
hogshead - a large cask for liquids; Applied to a person with allusion to the animal.
firkin - a small cask for liquids, fish, butter, etc.
sly grog* - illicit, illegal