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A thief, especially a pickpocket.
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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 was a cutpurse and what happens to them at the theater?
A cut-purse is a thief. The modern day name would be a pick-pocket. They were called cut-purses because in the days when people carried their money in a bag (a purse) hung off their belts, the thieves would steell them by cutting the cord attaching the purse to the belt. Theatres were goo places for cut-purses to operate because they were crowded (people stood rather then sat) and peoples attention was focused on the stage/actors rather than their purses.
Where can i translate Shakespeare's insults into what the mean in modern English?
Canker-blossom - Grub that destroys the blossom of love. Clotpole- A stupid person Cutpurse- Pickpocket, theif, robber. Jack-a-nape- a mischevous child. Malkin- An untidy woman; wench, slut. Malt-worm- a drunk person. Churlish- Rude and impolite. I hope this is okay and what you meant? Sorry its not many.
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 does cutpurse mean?
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.
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 did the poor people eat in Stuart times?
they usually used poison and injected it under their skin and looked like ill and afterwards the people who felt sorry for them gave few coins or they used to steel the purses (sacks on belt) and they were used to be called cutpurse! And that's how they got money to eat food
