| 释义 |
† ˈsnappage Thieves' cant. Obs.
[f. snap n. or v.]
A share in the proceeds of a theft or robbery claimed by a snap or cloyer.
1602Rowlands Greenes Ghost 16 They can no sooner draw a bung but these come in for their tenths, which they generally tearm snapping, or snappage. Ibid., If the cut⁓purse denie snappage, his cloyer or follower forthwith..bewrayes him. |