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killed, they are hung by their hind-legs on a bucket or beam, with their heads downwards, and oxen are
hauled up by a pulley. To kick the bucket is to be hung on the balk or bucket by the heels. Kick Up a Row (To). To create a disturbance. “A pretty kick up” is a great disturbance. The phrase “To kick up the dust” explains the other phrases. |
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