Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737

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To KIMBAW

To KIMBAW, to Trick, Sharp, or Cheat; also to Beat severely, or to Bully. Let's Kimbaw the Cull, Let's beat that Fellow, and get his Money (by huffing and bullying) from him.

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