magsman
magsman · magsmen
A con man who tries to deceive members of the publicA con man who tries to deceive members of the public.
Meaning
1 senses(archaic)A con man who tries to deceive members of the public.
Origin
From mag + -s- + man, of unclear origin. It has been suggested that mag was dialect for haFrom mag + -s- + man, of unclear origin. It has been suggested that mag was dialect for halfpenny or for prattle.
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