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thimblerigger

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Someone who cheats by thimblerigging, or similar tricks involving sleight of hand.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From thimblerig + -er or thimble + rigger.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: triler — one who cheats by thimblerigging
  • Irish: fear méaracán — one who cheats by thimblerigging
  • Irish: fear na méaracán — one who cheats by thimblerigging
  • Polish: osoba prowadząca grę w trzy kubki i groszek — one who cheats by thimblerigging
  • Spanish: trilero — one who cheats by thimblerigging
  • Spanish: trilera — one who cheats by thimblerigging