To give one a lift; to assist. A good hand at a dead lift; a good hand upon an emergency. To lift one's hand to one's head; to drink to excess, or to drink drams. To lift or raise one's elbow; the same. LIFT. See SHOPLIFTER, &c.
LIFT
Meaning of LIFT in English
Slang English vocab. Английский сленговый словарь. 2012