A person or (rarely) a thing having some of the qualities or roles ascribed to Mercury. A nimble-fingered or skilful person; a dexterous thief. Obs…
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释义 | the mind > possession > taking > stealing or theft > thief > [noun] > nimble or dexterous (4) mercury1600 A person or (rarely) a thing having some of the qualities or roles ascribed to Mercury. A nimble-fingered or skilful person; a dexterous thief. Obs… conveyor1608 A nimble or light-fingered thief: see convey, v.1 6b. Obsolete. conveyancer1753 A dexterous thief. Obsolete. cannon1902 A thief, esp. a skilful pickpocket. In later use also: a professional thief whose role is to recover something previously given to a target to gain… |
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