A new dictionary of the canting crew in its several tribes of gypsies, beggers [sic], thieves, cheats &c., with an addition of some proverbs, phrases, figurative speeches &c. : useful for all sorts of people (especially foreigners) to secure their money and preserve their lives ; besides very diverting and entertaining being wholly new / by B.E.

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Knack, or Slight in any Art, the Craft or Mystery in any Trade, a petty Artifice, or Trick like those upon the Cards. Knacks or Toies, a Knack-shop, or Toy-shop, freight with pretty Devices to pick-Pockets.

Knave in Grain, one of the First Rate. Kna∣ves and Fools are the Com∣position of the whole World.

Knight Errant, the Knight or Hero in Ro∣mances, that alwaies is to Beat the Giant, and Rescue the destressed Damsel.

Knight-Errantry, Ro∣mantick and Fabulous Exploits, out of the common Road, and above the ordinary Size, such as the wild Adven∣tures of wandering Knights.

Knight of the Blade, c. Hector or Bully.

Knight of the Post. c. a Mercenary common Swearer, a Prostitute to every Cause, an Irish Evidence.

Knight of the Road, c. the chief High-wayman best Mounted and Arm∣ed, the Stoutest Fellow among them.

Knobber, see Hart.

Knock in the Cradle, a Fool.

Knock-down, very strong Ale or Beer.

Knock off, to give over Trading; also to A∣bandon or Quit one's Post or Pretensions.

Knowledge is no Bur∣den. Knowledge makes one laugh, but wealth makes one dance.

Knot, achoice Bird, something less than a Ruff.

Knotting, making Fringe.