- curber
- noun /ˈkəːbə/a) Someone or something which curbs.
they required him as a safeguard against the demon and a curber of other peoples crimes.
b) A type of thief who used a ‘curb’ or hooked pole to steal things through open windows.Night was the natural time for the curber’s activities and striking up an acquaitance with a serving maid was an invaluable way of getting a window left open or learning the exact layout of the rooms in the house.
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