About The Word Abraham-man
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Abraham-man
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What's The Definition Of Abraham-man?Synonyms | Synonyms for Abraham-man: Related Terms | Find terms related to Abraham-man: See Also | Abraham-man In Webster's Dictionary \A"bra*ham-man`\or Abram-man \A"bram-man`\, n.
[Possibly in allusion to the parable of the beggar Lazarus in
Luke xvi. --Murray (New Eng. Dict. ).]
One of a set of vagabonds who formerly roamed through
England, feigning lunacy for the sake of obtaining alms.
--Nares.
{To sham Abraham}, to feign sickness. --Goldsmith.
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