lully prigger

obsolete A petty thief who steals linens or clothes from outdoor washing lines. Primarily heard in UK. The lully prigger got stuck on the hedge as he attempted to escape and was subsequently caught red-handed with his arms full of wet shirts and underpants.

See also:

bottom drawer
tea leaf
at speed
chankings
diver
divers
autem diver
set a thief to catch a thief
be below (someone or something)
below (someone or something)

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