To Foyst (Grose 1811 Dictionary)

To Foyst

To pick a pocket.

Definition taken from The 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, originally by Francis Grose.

Foyst * Foysted In

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Nathan Bailey's 1736 Dictionary of canting and thieving slang

John S. Farmer's collection of canting songs and slang rhymes

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Foxey
Foxing a Boot
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To Foyst
Foysted In
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Free
Free and Easy Johns
Free Booters
Freeholder
Freeman’s Quay
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