Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737
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MOON-Curser
MOON-Curser, a Link-boy, or one that, under Colour of lighting Men, (especially they who get in Drink, or have the Fields, or any uninhabited or By place, to go over) robs or leads them to a Gang of Rogues, that will do it for him.
| MONGREL |
| MOON-Men |
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