Note 3 — Chapter II
Reading edition
I believe the English language is indebted to Lieut. L.C.P. Tudway, R.N., for the invention of this word. A “posh” is a good-tempered cross between a riot and a rugby scrum. The object of the “poshers” is conjointly and severally to sit upon the victim and to pinch, smack, tickle, or otherwise torture him until he begs for mercy.