English Explanatory Dictionary

yegg

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who breaks open safes; a burglar.
verb
  1. To rob.

Pronunciation

/jɛɡ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-yegg.wav

Word forms

yegg yeggs yeg yegging yegged

Etymology

Origin unknown.

Synonyms

safecracker yeggman
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