subs. (thieves’).—See quot.
1883. G. A. SALA, in Illustrated London News, Nov. 10, p. 451, col. 3. The detective who took him into custody found upon him when searching him ‘the small bone of a sheep’s head, which he understood, was known among beggars as the LUCKY BONE,’ as its possession was supposed to bring good luck to the beggar during the day.
