slang. A kind of river-thief (cf. sense 1).
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释义 | the mind > possession > taking > stealing or theft > thief > [noun] > river-thief (4) lumper1781 slang. A kind of river-thief (cf. sense 1). light horsemen1799 In plural. A name for: a gang of thieves who plunder lighters or ships on the River Thames at night. Now historical. river thief1800 a person who steals from boats on a river, esp. one who uses a boat to move around the river in search of opportunities for theft; frequently with… tier-ranger1853 a (Thames) river thief. |
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