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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Abraham-man

· A·bra·ham-man · IPA
01 n. One of a set of vagabonds who formerly roamed through England, feigning lunacy for the sake of obtaining alms.
  1. 1.
    One of a set of vagabonds who formerly roamed through England, feigning lunacy for the sake of obtaining alms.
Phrases & compounds
To sham Abraham — to feign sickness.