Crossman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Crossman is a noun meaning (slang, obsolete) A thief, forger, or other criminal.
Meaning
(slang, obsolete) A thief, forger, or other criminal.
Example Sentences
There is a house in Cherry street, not far from Catherine Market […]. A little to the north of its door stands an old-time tree; and for many a year it has been known to the “crossmen” and “knucks” of the town as “Jack Circle's watering place” and “fence.”
Word Forms
- crossmen
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cracksman, penman, operator, tout, cupman, gammoner.
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