Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A person who lurks about the areas of dwelling-houses for the purpose of stealing; a sneak-thief.
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Examples
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In all ages the moll, the prostitute, the heroine of so many old-world romances, has been the protectress, companion, and comfort of the sharper, the thief, the pickpocket, the area-sneak, and the burglar.
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It has already been removed by some area-sneak, and as I have got rid of the old brick dust-bin, the Vestry threaten to prosecute me for creating a nuisance, because my dust is now placed in a corner under my front steps.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, July 23, 1892 Various
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Why should I not present the precise and careful Laura with a handful of her own spoons and forks, left so conveniently at the service of any area-sneak who might chance to pass by?
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 461 Volume 18, New Series, October 30, 1852 Various 1841
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In all ages the moll, the prostitute, the heroine of so many old-world romances, has been the protectress, companion, and comfort of the sharper, the thief, the pickpocket, the area-sneak, and the burglar.
Scenes from a Courtesan's Life Honor�� de Balzac 1824
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"I means a area-sneak, sir, as vorks werry early in the morning.
The Amateur Gentleman Jeffery Farnol 1915
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