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autem gogler en · NOUN
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(UK, obsolete, qualifier:thieves' cant) A religious- or spiritual-based con artist or scam operator.
Autem-Gogglers, a Crew of Religious Canters, pretending to be persecuted Camisars, or French Prophets, distorting their Faces with ridiculous Grimaces, &c. and laying Claim to Inspiration, in order to gather People about them, with intent to rob, plunder, or pick Pockets.
1725, A New Canting Dictionary:
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(UK, obsolete, qualifier:thieves' cant) Hence, a conjuror or fortuneteller.
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