Nib-cove. Gentleman.
Chanting the play. Explaining the tricks and manœuvres of thieves.
Shov'd my trunk. Moved off.
Gay-tyke-boy. Dog-fancier.
Chirp. Give information.
Spelt in the leer. Advertised in the newspaper.
Leg-glazier. A thief who carries the apparatus of a glazier, and calls at houses when he knows the master and mistress are out, telling the servant that he has been sent to clean and mend the windows. By these means he obtains admission, and plunders the house of any thing which he can conveniently carry off.
Fadger. Glazier's frame.
Squibs. Paint brushes.
Nibsomest cribs. Best houses.