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nimmer|ˈnɪmə(r)|
[f. nim v. + -er1.]
A pilferer, a petty stealer, a thief.
1608Penniles Parl. in Harl. Misc. (1745) I. 179 To the great Impoverishing of all Nimmers, Lifters, and Cutpurses. 1655tr. Sorel's Com. Hist. Francion x. 23 These are the Nimmers who would rob me of all my moveables. 1686G. Stuart Joco-ser. Disc. 59 This swindger at Saint Barthol's fair Where all the nimmers do repair. a1763Byrom The Nimmers 70 'Twixt right and wrong how many gentle trimmers Will neither steal nor filch, but will be plaguy Nimmers! 1882Compton Winscombe Sk. (ed. 2) 103 The carrion crow..as a nimmer of chicken and ducklings. |