the tail; the end of a thing; especially, a tail-like twist of hair worn at the back of the head; a queue.-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.-a hint or intimation.-the part one has to perform in, or as in, a play.-humor; temper of mind.-a straight tapering rod used to impel the balls in playing billiards.-to form into a cue; to braid; to twist.-a small portion of bread or beer; the quantity bought with a farthing or half farthing.