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Derives from an Old English word meaning 'dishonest trick', From the 19th Century, American English uses the word to denote a swindler

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The word 'crook' originated from Old English 'crōc', which means hook or bend. It evolved to refer to a person who is dishonest or a criminal due to their twisted or deceptive behavior.

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