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The American Malefactor’s Dictionary: bess or bets(e)y or betty

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bess or bets(e)y or betty

– a simple picklock; a crooked nail used to open locks.

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Note: See “Cant: The Language of the Underworld” to learn more about the background of the American Malefactor’s Dictionary.

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