Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737
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GILT
GILT, or Rum dubber; a Picklock, so called from Gilt, or Key; may of them are so expert, that from a Church-Door, to the smallest Cabinet or Trunk they will find means to open it. They generally pretending Business of Secrecy, covet to go up Stairs with their Company, in a Publick-House or Tavern, and then prying about, open any Door, Trunk or Cabinet that they think will afford them Booty, and so march off.
| GILL-FLURT |
| GIMCRACK |
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