1. (n.) The tail; the end of a thing; especially, a tail-like twist of hair worn at the back of the head; a queue.
2. (n.) The last words of a play actor's speech, serving as an intimation for the next succeeding player to speak; any word or words which serve to remind a player to speak or to do something; a catchword.
3. (n.) A hint or intimation.
4. (n.) The part one has to perform in, or as in, a play.
5. (n.) Humor; temper of mind.
6. (n.) A straight tapering rod used to impel the balls in playing billiards.
7. (v. t.) To form into a cue; to braid; to twist.
8. (n.) A small portion of bread or beer; the quantity bought with a farthing or half farthing.
