Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737

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PATRI-COVES

PATRI-COVES, or Pater Cove; strolling Priests that marry under a Hedge, without Gospel or Common-prayer Book: The couple standing on each side a dead Beast, are bid to live together till Death them does part; so shaking Hands the Wedding is ended, also any Minister, or Parson.

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