Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737
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WILD Rogues
WILD Rogues, such as are trained up from Children to Nim golden or silver Buttons off of Coats, to creep in at Cellar and Shop-windows, and to slip in at Doors behind People; also that have been whipt, burnt in the Fist, and often in Prison for Roguery.
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