Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737
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CASE
CASE, a House, Shop, or Warehouse; also a Bawdy-house. As Toute the Case, view, mark, or eye the House or Shop. 'Tis all Bob; now let us dub the Gigg of the Case; now the Coast is clear, let us fall on, and break open the door of the House.
| CARTED-WHORE |
| A CASE-VROW |
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