One who entices another to play at a game at which cheating rules, such as card or skittle sharping—a buttoner.
The treadmill, shin scraper (arising, it may be assumed, on account of the operator’s liability, if he is not careful, to get his shins scraped by the ever-revolving wheel).
To commit burglary—crack a case, or break a drum.
The van that conveys prisoners to gaol—Black Maria.
A thief who robs cabs or carriages by climbing up behind, and cutting the straps that secure the luggage on the roof—a dragsman.
Breaking a square of glass—starring the glaze.
Training young thieves—kidsman.
To be transported or sent to penal servitude—lagged.
Three years’ imprisonment—a stretch.
Half stretch—six months.