Meaning of autem diver | Babel Free

Definitions

Pickpockets who practice in churches; also churchwardens and overseers of the poor.

archaic, idiomatic

Examples

““You are up to a thing or two,” said he, “and it is a pity to see a fine lad like you nailed to a stall, like a clodpole.” “But how am I to get hold of money otherwise?” “In the same way as I got this,” showing a handful of silver, “by turning autem diver..."”

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