"cat and kitten sneaking" meaning in All languages combined

See cat and kitten sneaking on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cat and kitten sneaking (uncountable)
  1. (UK, slang, obsolete) The theft of pint and quart pots and small pewter spirit measures from public houses. Tags: UK, obsolete, slang, uncountable
    Sense id: en-cat_and_kitten_sneaking-en-noun-RKkY--uB Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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