STRIKE. To get money from candidates before an election, under the pretense of getting votes for them; to borrow without intending to pay back.
STRING. To humbug. "String the bloke and pinch his honey," humbug the man and get his money.
STUN HIM OUT OF HIS REGULARS. Cheat him out of his rights; deprive him of his share of the plunder.
SUCKER. A term applied by gamblers to a person that can be cheated at any game of cards.
SURE THING. A term used to denote that the person is certain to be a winner.
SWADDLER. A fellow who pretends to be anxious for the salvation of every body, and harangues crowds of gaping knaves and fools in the parks, or any other public place. The pickpockets generally pay him well for his efforts. Sometimes fellows who pick a quarrel with a man, beat him, and at the same time rob him, are called swaddlers.
SWEATING. Reducing the weight of gold coin by putting it in a bag and shaking it violently for some time, and then collecting the dust which is thus worn off.
SWELL. A gentleman. "Swell mob," the well-dressed thieves with good address, who appear like honest gentlemen.
SWIG-COVES. Fellows who traverse the country under the pretense of begging old clothes.
TABBY. An old maid; or a talkative old woman.
TACE. A candle; silence; hold your tongue.
TAIL-DIVER. A thief who steals pocket-handkerchiefs from coat-tail pockets.
TALE. The number; quantity; share. "Give him tale," give him his share.
TALLEYMEN. Men who loan clothing to prostitutes.
TANNER. Sixpence. "The kiddy tipped the rattling cove a tanner for lush," the lad gave the coachman sixpence to get a drink.
TATTLER. A watch or clock. "To flash a tattler," to sport a watch.
TEIZE. To flog. "To nap the teize," to receive a flogging.
THROWING OFF. A term used by gamblers when a capper is the partner of a sucker. The capper can lose when he pleases, thereby throwing the sucker off, as it is termed.
TIED UP GONNOFFING. Stopped stealing; living honestly.
TIME ON THAT. Wait awhile, sir; not so fast.
TIP. Information; give; hand to me; lend. "Tip me your daddle, my bene cove," give me your hand, my good fellow.
TO BE PUT IN A HOLE. To be cheated by a comrade out of a just share of the plunder.
TO BLOWER. One who imparts secrets; to inform.