Abraham-man
Abraham-man ({not transcribed}) , noun
[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. — Murray (New Eng. Dict. )
Collocations (1)
To sham Abraham , to feign sickness. — Goldsmith
Also: Abram-man