Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737
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STROWLING-Morts
STROWLING-Morts, who, pretending to be Widows, often travel the Countries, making Laces upon Yews, Beggar's-tape, &c. Are light-finger'd, subtle, hypocritical, cruel, and often dangerous to meet, especially when a Ruffler is with them.
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