STAIT. City of New-York.
STAKE. Plunder, large or small in value, as the case may be.
STALL. One whose business it is to conceal as far as possible the manipulation of his confederate who is trying to pick a person's pocket. The stall places himself either in front, back, or sideways, or by any stratagem attracts the attention of the intended victim. Any thing said or done by which the attention is directed from the true state of the case is called a stall.
STALLING-KEN. A house for the reception of stolen goods.
STAMFISH. To talk in a way not generally understood.
STAMP. A particular way of throwing dice out of the box.
STAMPERS. Feet; shoes; sometimes the stairs.
STANDING. Purchasing stolen property.
STANDING IN. Bidding for; making an offer; taking part with. "The bloke stands in with the cross-coves, and naps his regulars," the man takes part with the thieves, and receives his share of the plunder.
STAR THE GLAZE. Break the show-case; break the glass.