autem diver

Language: en

Meaning: (idiomatic,archaic,thieves' cant)Pickpocketswho practice in churches; also churchwardens and overseers of the poor.1823, anonymous author,Tales of My Father, and My Friends:“You are up to a thing or two,” said he, “and it is a pity to see a fine lad like you nailed to a stall, like a clodpole.”“But how am I to get hold of money otherwise?”“In the same way as I got this,” showing a handful of silver, “by turningautem diver..."

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