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curber
/ˈkəːbə/
noun 2
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3ADJ.
other
VERB + CURBER
time
CURBER + NOUN
activities, people's, s
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noun
1
Someone or something which curbs.
[T]hey required him as a safeguard against the demon and a curber of other people's crimes.
noun
1
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 acquaintance 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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[T]hey required him as a safeguard against the demon and a curber of other people's crimes.
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Night was the natural time for the curber’s activities and striking up an acquaintance with a serving maid was an invaluable way of getting a window left open or learning the exact layout of the rooms
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