rhino

noun · 17th century

It sounds far more aggressive to demand ones rhino than a mere pittance.

A colloquial and rather robust term for ready money or cash.

In the wild

“If you have the rhino, the finest tailor in London will be at your service within the hour.”

Origin

First appearing in the late 17th century, it is thought to be a cant term, perhaps related to the rhinoceros due to its strength or tough hide.