A pickpocket's helper who distracts the attention of the victim whose pocket is being rifled; also the action or an act of stalling (see stall, v.2…
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| 释义 | the mind > possession > taking > stealing or theft > thief > pickpocket or cutpurse > [noun] > pickpocket > assistant or accomplice (6) stall1591 A pickpocket's helper who distracts the attention of the victim whose pocket is being rifled; also the action or an act of stalling (see stall, v.2… Adam Tiler1665 A pickpocket's accomplice, spec. one who receives or deals with stolen money or goods. bulk1673 (See quots.) bulker1673 A low-lived person; a petty thief; a street-walker, prostitute. Also = bulk, n.3 staller (up)1819 staller (up): one who ‘stalls up’ or acts as confederate to a pickpocket (see stall, v.2 1). stickman1862 A pickpocket's accomplice. Cf. stick, n.1 13c. |
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