St Giles' Greek

English

Etymology

The term comes from the St Giles' area of present-day central London which, during the 17th and 18th centuries, was notorious as a refuge for thieves and other criminals.

Proper noun

St Giles' Greek

(cant) A secret language, as spoken by beggars and thieves.

References

The 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, originally by Francis Grose.

单词	St Giles' Greek
释义	St Giles' Greek English Etymology The term comes from the St Giles' area of present-day central London which, during the 17th and 18th centuries, was notorious as a refuge for thieves and other criminals. Proper noun St Giles' Greek (cant) A secret language, as spoken by beggars and thieves. References The 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, originally by Francis Grose.
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