Difference between revisions of "Thieves' Cant"
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'''Thieves' Cant''' is often described as a language, but it's more accurately called a cipher - that is, a code used to convey information covertly. | '''Thieves' Cant''' is often described as a language, but it's more accurately called a cipher - that is, a code used to convey information covertly. | ||
| − | Thieves' Cant in this setting is a particular way of playing a common gambling game. It involves making specific plays and bets in combination with table banter, intentionally losing | + | Thieves' Cant in this setting is a particular way of playing a common gambling game. It involves making specific plays and bets in combination with table banter, intentionally losing stakes to pay for information, and so on. |
Revision as of 09:07, 14 March 2021
Thieves' Cant is often described as a language, but it's more accurately called a cipher - that is, a code used to convey information covertly.
Thieves' Cant in this setting is a particular way of playing a common gambling game. It involves making specific plays and bets in combination with table banter, intentionally losing stakes to pay for information, and so on.
