There were two especially, who were regular wags of the road, and up to all the standing jokes of travellers.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
Such veteran roysters are daring wags when together, and will put any female to the blush with their jokes; but they are as quiet as lambs when they fall singly into the clutches of a fine woman.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
Around the fire the old wags were cracking jokes and recounting their favorite anecdotes.
"Jane Lends A Hand"
Shirley Watkins