cony-catcher en · NOUN
Meanings
-
(obsolete) A cheat or sharper; a deceiver.
16th century, Thomas Deloney, The Blind Beggar of Bednall Green I am turn'd Cony catcher since thou wentt
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cony-catchers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |