arch cove



arch cove

obsolete The leader of a male band of thieves or gypsies. The arch cove kept the audience dazzled and distracted while his gang went through and pickpocketed the crowd.
See also: arch, cove

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
VulcanVUL-kən (English)Roman Mythology
Opal['əupəl]
Werdheri-Ancient Germanic
OlofOL-ofSwedish
Angelineawn-zhə-LEENFrench
Elisha[i'laiʃə]