subs. (thieves’).—1. A woman. Cf., CHERRY = a young girl. For synonyms, see PETTICOAT.
2. (old).—A ‘redbreast’ or Bow Street Runner. [So called from the scarlet waistcoat which formed part of the uniform.]
3. (common).—A footman in red plush.
4. (rhyming slang).—A pipe.
