arch cove
arch cove
obsolete The leader of a male band of thieves or gypsies. The arch cove kept the audience dazzled and distracted while his gang went through and pickpocketed the crowd. While one should be wary of the traveling group, the arch cove who orchestrates them is especially dangerous. See him there? He's the group's arch cove and is not to be trusted under any circumstances.
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