on the turps

1992, Di Morrissey, The Last Rose of Summer, 2011, Read How You Want, EasyRead Large Edition, page 201, ‘Been on the turps last night, I′d say,’ whispered Tony to Odette. ‘He′ll start to steady down and focus after three cups of my tea,’ laughed Odette.

1998, Harry Bowling, When the Pedlar Called, 2010, Headline Publishing, eBook, unnumbered page, Frank an′ ′is ole woman don′t get on, yer see, an′ ′e′s gone on the turps ter drown ′is sorrows.