badge-cove en · NOUN
Meanings
- (archaic, qualifier:thieves' cant) A parish pensioner.
- (obsolete) A licensed (badged) beggar.
- (Polari) An old person; a senior citizen.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| badge-coves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
senior citizen · oldster · geriatric (old person)