DIE HARD


Meaning of DIE HARD in English

DIE HARD, or GAME. To die hard, is to shew no signs of fear or contrition at the gallows; not to whiddle or squeak. This advice is frequently given to felons going to suffer the law, by their old comrades, anxious for the honour of the gang.

Slang English vocab.      Английский сленговый словарь.