subs. (old).—A thief who makes a speciality of robbing vehicles.—[See DRAG, sense 1.] Also DRAGSMAN and DRAGGER, see quot., 1781.
1781. G. PARKER, A View of Society, II., 151. DRAGGERS [named and described in].
1856. H. MAYHEW, The Great World of London, p. 46. Belonging to the first variety, or those who sneak off with goods, are ‘DRAG-SNEAKS,’ who make off with goods from carts or coaches.
