† degenn.
/ˈdeɪɡən/ Old Cant.
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1699 B. E. New Dict. Canting Crew Degen, a Sword.
1785 in F. Grose Classical Dict. Vulgar Tongue
1828 E. Bulwer-Lytton Pelham III. xix. 334 Tip him the degen.
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