18th cent slang.

[Paul Mackin]

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From: "r j palcho" <ralpal at voicenet.com>
To: <pynchon-l at waste.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2001 1:42 AM
Subject: 18th cent slang.


>
> "what'd they nail you on?"  Unable to find this 18th century usage in the
> 0.e.d.

In 20th century American slang (as used in Hollywood movies) it means what
offense did they convict you of.

        P.