jemmies

Among the things were three pistols, two "jemmies," some curious little bottles, and some queer-looking implements I couldn't guess the use of.

The Four Faces A Mystery William Le Queux 1895

A successful burglar should be able to purchase skeleton-keys and "jemmies" of the most exquisite and delicate quality.

Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, April 15, 1893 Various 1876

In pursuance of this request, Nancy quickly laid the cloth; disappearing for a few minutes, she presently returned with a pot of porter and a dish of sheep's heads: which gave occasion to several pleasant witticisms on the part of Mr. Sikes, founded upon the singular coincidence of 'jemmies' being a can name, common to them, and also to an ingenious implement much used in his profession.

Oliver Twist Charles Dickens 1841

In pursuance of this request, Nancy quickly laid the cloth; disappearing for a few minutes, she presently returned with a pot of porter and a dish of sheep's heads: which gave occasion to several pleasant witticisms on the part of Mr. Sikes, founded upon the singular coincidence of "jemmies" being a cant name, common to them, and also to an ingenious implement much used in his profession.

Oliver Twist 1838

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