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Receiver of stolen property
in any way whatsoever under circumstances which amount to felony or misdemeanour. It matters not whether the principal thief has been prosecuted. Whether the offence is a felony or misdemeanour depends on which the original stealing, etc.,
Manu opera
Manu opera, stolen goods taken from a thief caught in the act. Manuopera, cattle or any implements used in husbandry, Dugd. Mon., tom. 1, p. 977.
Pawnbroker
(3), giving powers to the Court to reopen special contracts. By s. 30, upon the conviction of a thief who has pawned the stolen property, an order can be made on the pawnbroker for its restitution upon
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Pick-pocket, or Pick-purse
Pick-pocket, or Pick-purse, a thief who steals by putting his hand privately into the pocket or purse of another: an offence punishable with
Rachetum
Rachetum [fr. redimo, Lat.], the compensation or redemption of a thief.
Hangwite, or Hangwit
Hangwite, or Hangwit, a liberty to be quit of a felon or thief hanged without judgment, or escaped out of custody, Rastal.
Roberdsman, or Robertsman
Roberdsman, or Robertsman, a bold and stout robber or night thief, so called from Robin Hood, the famous robber, but, perhaps, a corruption of 'robber's-man.'-3 Inst. 197.
Sciethman
Sciethman, a pirate or thief.
Theftbote
Theftbote [fr. theof, Sax., thief, and bote, compensa-tion], compounding a felony. See COMPOUND-ING and REWARD. Theftbote est emenda furti capta, sine consideratione curi'
Vagrants
or in any enclosed yard, garden, or area, for any unlawful purpose. (12) Every suspected person or reputed thief frequenting any river, canal, etc., or any street, highway, etc., or any place of public resort, with intent
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