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knuck.

A thief or pickpocket.

5 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/nʌk//nʊk/Ireland, Northern-England
  1. A thief or pickpocket.

    archaic · slang
  2. A knuckle duster.

    in-plural · often · slang
Where this word comes from

Clipping of knuckle.

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