swell-mobsman

archaic slang

(archaic, slang) A thief who dresses well and tries to appear respectable.

Japanese Meaning

（古語・俗語）見た目は上品に装っているが、実は泥棒である者

The man in the tailor's suit was a swell-mobsman, charming shopkeepers before slipping away with their watches.

仕立ての良いスーツを着た男は、上品に装って店主をおだてたあとで彼らの時計をすり取って立ち去る泥棒だった。

Sense（1）

(archaic, slang) A thief who dresses well and tries to appear respectable.

swell-mobsmen

（ plural ）