Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737
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COVE
COVE, a Man, a Fellow; also a Rogue. The Cove was Bit; The Rogue was out-sharped or out-witted. The Cove has bit the Cole; The Rogue has stollen the Money. That Cove's a rum Diver; That Fellow is a clever Pick-pocket.
| To COUCH |
| COVEY of Whores |
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