Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737
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BLACK-GUARD
BLACK-GUARD, dirty, nasty, tatterred roguish Boys, that formerly were wont to attend at the Horse-Guards to wipe Shoes, and clean Boots.
| BLACK-COAT |
| BLACK-JACK |
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