What does badge-cove mean?
Badge-cove means (archaic, thieves' cant) A parish pensioner..
Badge-cove
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(archaic, thieves' cant) A parish pensioner..
Definitions by Sense
- (archaic, thieves' cant) A parish pensioner.
- (obsolete) A licensed (badged) beggar.
- (Polari) An old person; a senior citizen.
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- badge-coves
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What is a synonym for badge-cove?
Common synonyms include geriatric, oldster, senior citizen.
What is the opposite of badge-cove?
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