subs. phr. (thieves’).—1. Lead used for roofing purposes: cf. BLUEY = (lead) and BLUE PIGEON FLYER.
1887. Judy, 27 April, 200. A burglar whose particular ‘lay’ was flying the BLUE PIGEON, i.e., stealing lead.
2. (nautical).—The sounding lead.
subs. phr. (thieves’).—1. Lead used for roofing purposes: cf. BLUEY = (lead) and BLUE PIGEON FLYER.
1887. Judy, 27 April, 200. A burglar whose particular ‘lay’ was flying the BLUE PIGEON, i.e., stealing lead.
2. (nautical).—The sounding lead.
