Arrogant; snobbish; overly proud; and very much aware of social rank .

To drive a coach or carriage.

(v.) to trick someone, generally to trick them out of money; or (n.) a simpleton, easily cheated.

Drunk.

In debt.

Prostitute.

Financially ruined.

An exceptionally beautiful young woman. The phrase comes from a technical term used to describe diamonds. The degree of brilliance in a diamond is called its “water”, so a “diamond of the first water” is an exceptionally fine diamond.

To give [him] a black eye.

A gentleman who is fastidious about his appearance, especially his clothing. He is not, as is often believed, a flashy or even flamboyant dresser, as was his 18th century predecessor, the Macaroni. George “Beau” Brummell epitomized the Dandy. He was concerned with perfect tailoring, the best quality fabrics, cleanliness, and simplicity of dress. He believed that good fashion should be understated and elegant, not eye-catching.