subs. (common).—1.  One who makes, does, or ‘fakes’ anything; specifically a thief. Found in many combinations: e.g., BIT-FAKER; FLUE-FAKER; GRUB-FAKER; SHAM-FAKER, TWAT-FAKER, etc.

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  1851.  BORROW, Lavengro, ch. xxxi., p. 112 (1888). We never calls them thieves here, but prigs and FAKERS.

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  1857.  DUCANGE ANGLICUS, pseud. The Vulgar Tongue. FAKER, a jeweller (theatrical).

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  1869.  GEORGE MACDONALD, Robert Falconer, pt. III., ch. x. Them pusses is mannyfactered express for the convenience o’ the FAKERS.

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  1885.  Daily Telegraph, 1 Aug., p. 2, col. 1. ‘I’ve turned FAKER of dolls and dolls’ furniture; like what you see us working on now.’ ‘And when you say FAKER you mean—‘Renowater,’ struck in Miss Menders.

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  1887.  H. BAUMANN, Londonismen, p. 5, ‘Rum Coves.’

        Piratical FAKERS
Of bosh by the acres.

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  2.  (circus).—A circus rider or performer.

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  3.  (venery).—A prostitute’s FANCY-MAN (q.v.).

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