autem diverとは 意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

autem diver (複数形 autem divers)

1. (idiomatic, archaic, thieves' cant) Pickpockets who practice in churches; also churchwardens and overseers of the poor.
   • 1823, Anonymous, Tales of My Father, and My Friends

     “You are up to a thing or two,” said he, “and it is a pity to see a fine lad like you nailed to a stall, like a clodpole.”
     “But how am I to get hold of money otherwise?”
     “In the same way as I got this,” showing a handful of silver, “by turning autem diver..."