Sunday man
slang (now historical )
noun
A man, especially a debtor, who goes out only on Sundays, fearing arrest on any other day.
- The serving of writs, warrants, etc., was precluded by the Sunday Observance Act (1677), repealed in 1969..
Origin
Mid 18th century.
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