of or pertaining to the
dead-end (characteristic of the slums or slum
life)
kids of mid-20th century
London, who took their name from the costume characteristic of the
Edwardian period, that was, with variations, their
uniform: tightly buttoned, knee-length coat with soft, black-velvet collar; double-breasted, pearl-
gray waistcoat (vest); and tight trousers.
See also Edwardian period in this glossary. —Rudiments, Valences Approved April 1991