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abraham-man

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abraham-mann. [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.  [1913 Webster]
To sham Abraham, to feign sickness. Goldsmith.

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