1862 Nov. 649 Every professional thief is considered as belonging to the branch of thieving in which he excels the most, and he is named after it:..a snyde pitcher, a magsman,..as the case may be.
1868 24 538 Snyde-pitching is passing bad money.
1896 A. Morrison 111 An outer fringe of such dippers—such pickpockets—as could dress well, welshers, and snidesmen.