Abraham work

English

Alternative forms

• Abram work

Etymology

From Abraham man.

Noun

Abraham work (plural Abraham works)

1. (archaic, British slang) A scam; a swindle; a sham.

Related terms

• sham Abraham
• Abraham sham
• Abraham suit

References

• Albert Barrère and Charles G[odfrey] Leland, compilers and editors (1889–1890) “Abraham work”, in A Dictionary of Slang, Jargon & Cant […], volume I (A–K), Edinburgh: […] The Ballantyne Press, →OCLC, page 9.
• John S[tephen] Farmer, compiler (1890) “Abraham work”, in Slang and Its Analogues Past and Present. […], volume I, [London: […] Thomas Poulter and Sons] […], →OCLC, page 11.