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(obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) An orphan beggar boy trained to become a thief. / (obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) A man who robs children.

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kinchin cove

Source Word

kinchin cove

UK obsolete

Japanese Meaning

盗みの修行を積む孤児乞食。 / 子供から物を盗む男。

The kinchin cove slipped through the market like a shadow, his small hands already expert at lifting purses.

盗みの訓練を受けた孤児の物乞いの少年は、市場を影のようにすり抜け、小さな手はすでに財布をすり取るのに熟練していた。

Sense（1）

(obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) An orphan beggar boy trained to become a thief.

Sense（2）

(obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) A man who robs children.

kinchin coves

（ plural ）