peterman

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Etymology 1[edit]

peter (“a safe, cash box”) +‎ man (the former being 17th-century slang, still in use)

Noun[edit]

peterman (plural petermen)

  1. (slang) A safecracker.
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safecracker — see safecracker

Etymology 2[edit]

After the apostle Peter, a fisherman.

Noun[edit]

peterman (plural petermen)

  1. A fisherman.
  2. A fishing boat with identical bow and stern.
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