"Abraham suit" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Abraham suits [plural]
Etymology: From Abraham man. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Abraham man}} Abraham man Head templates: {{en-noun}} Abraham suit (plural Abraham suits)
  1. (archaic, thieves' cant) A scam designed to evoke sympathy in order to acquire money. Tags: archaic Hypernyms: confidence trick Related terms: sham Abraham, Abraham sham, Abraham work

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