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A cutpurse is a thief, a kind of pickpocket. Back in the day, people's clothes did not have pockets built into them. They kept their money in little bags or purses which they tied to their belts. A cutpurse would sneak up on them and cut the strings that held the purse to the belt, take the purse and disappear before the victim knew it was gone.
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What does 'copped it' mean?
"Copped it" is a slang term that is often used to mean being caught or receiving consequences for something, typically in a negative way. It can also mean to obtain or acquire something.
What does critersize mean?
It seems like you may have misspelled the word. Did you mean "criticize," which means to express disapproval or judgment?
What are facts about highwaymen?
Well they robbed on foot or horse. ( Mostly foot.) They were mainly in Great Britain and Australia. They were in the nineteenth century. They never said Stand and Deliver In America they were known as Road Agents In Australia, they called them bush hangers. They always hid and caught people by surprise. The word Highwaymen was first used in 1617. Robin Hood was also a highwayman, but he never robbed from the rich to give to the poor. It was a male dominated occupation. There were also female highwaymen (Moll Cutpurse, Lady Elizabeth Mullgrew etc) They had their own language, known as cantig.
What does humplecrimp mean?
"Humplecrimp" is not a recognized word in the English language. It may be a made-up or misspelled term with no specific meaning.
What does misconshrewed mean?
You may mean the word "misconstrued", which means misinterpreted; misunderstood; thinking that something someone did (or said or wrote) meant something that it did not really mean.
When was Molly Cutpurse born?
Molly Cutpurse was born in 1952.
What is the ISBN of Gideon the Cutpurse?
The ISBN of Gideon the Cutpurse is 978-1416916550.
When was Gideon the Cutpurse created?
Gideon the Cutpurse was created on 2006-06-05.
How many pages does Gideon the Cutpurse have?
Gideon the Cutpurse by Linda Buckley-Archer has approximately 400 pages in the paperback edition.
What is a Cutpurse?
A thief, especially a pickpocket.
What was the 'cutpurse' and what might happen to them at the Globe Theatre?
They are pickpockets, they would be burned at the stake.
What is the setting of Linda Buckley book called Gideon the Cutpurse The Time Travelers?
a forest
How did sturdy beggars get money and what were their names?
The Baretop Trickster,Clapper Dudgeon,The Brixler,The Cutpurse,The Soap Eater,Tony O'Bedlam
What is the theme of Gideon the cutpurse by Linda Buckley-Archer?
it is a science fiction book but to find out don't be so lazy and just read it yourself.
Is Gideon the Cutpurse going o be made into a movie?
No, I don't think there is one because I checked everywhere but there is none so I guess not. But the series is REALLYgood!
When did Mary Frith die?
Mary Frith, also known as Moll Cutpurse, died in 1659.
What was a 'cutpurse' and what might happen to them at the theathre?
A 'cutpurse' was a term used in the past to describe a thief who would stealthily cut the purses or wallets from people's clothing, often in crowded places like theaters. At the theater, cutpurses would take advantage of the bustling environment to steal from unsuspecting patrons. If caught, they could face severe punishment, including public humiliation, imprisonment, or even harsher penalties, as theft was taken seriously in that era. The presence of such criminals added an element of danger and excitement to the theatrical experience.
