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Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly from English or Scottish dialect, yark or yek; popularized in 1930s gangster movies.

Noun
en-noun

1. cant|slang a person who breaks open safes, a burglar.

#:Usages
#:*1904 Capture of the 'Yegg' Bank Burglars - movie directed by Edwin S. Porter (with quotes in as part of title)

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• 2007-10-26 16:36 - AutoFormat - -''(cant, slang)'' +{{cant|slang}}

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