Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737
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THIEF-Takers
THIEF-Takers, who make a Trade of helping People (for a Gratuity) to their lost Goods and sometimes, for Interest, or Envy, snapping the Rogues themselves, being usually in Fee with them, and acquainted with their Haunts.
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