To go about half-naked to excite compassion—on the shallow.
Stealing lead from the roof of houses—flying the blue pigeon.
Coiners of bad money—bit fakers.
Midnight prowlers who rob drunken men—bug hunters.
Entering a dwelling house while the family have gone to church—a dead lurk.
Convicted of thieving—in for a ramp.
A city missionary or scripture reader—gospel grinder.
Shop-lifting—hoisting.
Hidden from the police—in lavender.
Forged bank notes—queer screens.