paper-hanger
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paper-hanger
noun
noun, orig US
One who passes forged or fraudulent cheques. Also paper-hanging,noun . (1914 —) .
J. G. Brandon 'Paper-hanger,' McCarthy echoed. 'That's a new one on me, William.' 'Passin' the snide, sir,' Withers informed him. 'Passing flash paper. Bank of Elegance stuff' (1941).
noun, orig US
One who passes forged or fraudulent cheques. Also paper-hanging,
J. G. Brandon 'Paper-hanger,' McCarthy echoed. 'That's a new one on me, William.' 'Passin' the snide, sir,' Withers informed him. 'Passing flash paper. Bank of Elegance stuff' (1941).
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