The_Taxidermist's definitions

spiv

Slang term for those who avoided conscription in the first world war. Usually by lying about their physical condition or personal beleifs

"did you see gary yesterday? he told the conscription officer he was afraid of loud noises but I found him at the shooting range firing the shotguns with no earmuffs on. He is such a spiv."

by The_Taxidermist July 6, 2005

runner

An orbital frame pilot

"The applicable frame runner is already dead"

by The_Taxidermist July 3, 2005