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Entries releated to SCAMP

 

BLOWEN		A mistress or whore of a gentleman of the scamp. The blowen kidded the swell into a snoozing ken, and shook him of his dummee and thimble; the girl inveigled the gentleman into a brothel and robbed him of his pocket book and watch.
ROYAL SCAMPS		Highwaymen who never rob any but rich persons, and that without ill treating them. See SCAMP.
SCAMP		A highwayman. Royal scamp: a highwayman who robs civilly. Royal foot scamp; a footpad who behaves in like manner.
SCAMPER		To run away hastily.
STRAP		To work. The kiddy would not strap, so he went on the scamp: the lad would not work, and therefore robbed on the highway.
TYBURN TOP, or FORETOP		A wig with the foretop combed over the eyes in a knowing style; such being much worn by the gentlemen pads, scamps, divers, and other knowing hands.