subs. (old).—A captain of thieves or vagrants. [From DIMBER (q.v.), skilful, etc., + DAMBER (q.v.), a chief or head man.]
1671. R. HEAD, The English Rogue, pt. 1, ch. v., p. 48 (1874).
1724. E. COLES, English Dictionary.
1749. R. GOADBY, The Life and Adventures of Bampfylde Moore Carew, ‘The Oath of the Canting Crew.’
| No DIMBER-DAMBER, angler, dancer, | |
| Prig of cackler, prig of prancer. |
1834. W. H. AINSWORTH, Rookwood, bk. III., ch. v. No; no refusal, exclaimed a chorus of voices. Dick Turpin must be one of us. He shall be our DIMBER DAMBER.
