or -lurker, subs. phr. (common).—A tramp with BRIEFS (q.v.) ox FAKEMENTS (q.v.) concerning bogus losses by fire, shipwreck, accident, and the like; guaranteed by forged signatures or SHAMS (q.v.) of clergymen, magistrates, &c., the false subscription-books being known as DELICATES (q.v.). Also SIL = (1) a forged document, and (2) a note on ‘The Bank of Elegance’ or ‘The Bank of Engraving.’
1859. G. A. SALA, Gaslight and Daylight, xiii. Did you never hear of cadgers, SILVER-BEGGARS, shallow-coves?
