What does shark-gull mean?
Shark-gull means (obsolete) A confidence trickster; a person who preys on simpletons..
Shark-gull
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(obsolete) A confidence trickster; a person who preys on simpletons..
Example Sentences
Complainest thou of bad doings, when there are harlots of all trades, and knaves of all languages? Knowest thou not that sin may be committed either in French, Dutch, Italian, or Spanish, and all after the English fashion? But thou excusest the negligence of thy practice by the last summer's pestilence: alas, poor shark-gull, that put-off is idle! for sergeant Carbuncle, one of the plague's chief officers, dares not venture within three yards of an harlot, because monsieur Drybone, the Frenchman, is a leiger before him.
Synonyms for shark-gull
Antonyms for shark-gull
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- shark-gulls
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for shark-gull?
Common synonyms include conman, sharker.
What is the opposite of shark-gull?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use shark-gull in a sentence?
Complainest thou of bad doings, when there are harlots of all trades, and knaves of all languages? Knowest thou not that sin may be committed either in French, Dutch, Italian, or Spanish, and all after the English fashion? But thou excusest the negligence of thy practice by the last summer's pestilence: alas, poor shark-gull, that put-off is idle! for sergeant Carbuncle, one of the plague's chief officers, dares not venture within three yards of an harlot, because monsieur Drybone, the Frenchman, is a leiger before him.
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