or Adam, subs. phr. (thieves’).—See quots. (B. E. and GROSE).
c. 1696. B. E., A New Dictionary of the Canting Crew. ADAM-TILER, c. a Pickpocket’s Camerade, who receives Stolen Money or Goods, and scowers off with them.
1848. DUNCOMBE, Sinks of London Laid Open, 96. ADAM, a henchman, an accomplice.
