Cant. [f. SNEAK sb. or v.] (See quots. 1812, 1859.)

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1812.  J. H. Vaux, Flash Dict., Sneaksman, a man or boy who goes upon the sneak.

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1834.  Ainsworth, Rookwood, III. v. There was no such sneaksman … going.

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1859.  Slang Dict., 97. Sneaksman, a shoplifter; a petty cowardly thief.

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