Obs. Thieves’ cant. [cf. L. caseus, Du. kaas, MDu. kâse.] Cheese.
1567. Harman, Caveat, 83. Cassan, cheese.
1641. Brome, Joviall Crew, II. Wks. 1873, III. 388. Here’s Ruffpeck and Casson, and all of the best.
