autem gogler

noun

A religious- or spiritual-based con artist or scam operator.

Meanings

nounautem gogler (plural autem goglers)

plural autem goglers · alternative autem-gogler · alternative autem-goggler · alternative autem goggler

  1. UKobsoletethieves' cantA religious- or spiritual-based con artist or scam operator.

    Autem-Gogglers, a Crew of Religious Canters, pretending to be persecuted Camisars, or French Prophets, distorting their Faces with ridiculous Grimaces, &c. and laying Claim to Inspiration, in order to gather People about them, with intent to rob, plunder, or pick Pockets.

    1725, A New Canting Dictionary
  2. UKobsoletethieves' cantHence, a conjuror or fortuneteller.
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