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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 bets to pay for information, and so on.

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.