peterman

noun — 3 senses

peterman

noun

Etymology From peter (“a safe, cash box”) + man (the former being 17th-century slang, still in use).

1

Slang A safecracker.

Synonyms
peteman, safebreaker, safecracker, yegg, yeggman

peterman

noun

Etymology After the apostle Peter, a fisherman.

1

A fisherman.

2

A fishing boat with identical bow and stern.

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