"Abraham work" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Abraham works [plural]
Etymology: From Abraham man. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Abraham man}} Abraham man Head templates: {{en-noun}} Abraham work (plural Abraham works)
  1. (archaic, British slang) A scam; a swindle; a sham. Tags: British, archaic, slang Synonyms: Abram work Related terms: sham Abraham, Abraham sham, Abraham suit
    Sense id: en-Abraham_work-en-noun-9i9ljR7g Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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