The fourth order of canters. A rogue in grain; a great rogue, also a corn chandler. A rogue in spirit; a distiller or brandy merchant.
Rogues trained up to stealing from their cradles. ...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
The tune appropriated to drumming a bad character out of a ship or out of a regiment. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
A yarn twisted the contrary way to the rest of a rope, for detecting theft or embezzlement. Being ta...