yeggman

/ˈjɛɡˌmæn/
noun
  1. A safecracker or burglar; same as yegg.
    • Stories of the famous yeggman spread through the underworld.
    • The yeggman was caught trying to open the bank vault.
    • The police set a trap for the yeggman known as 'Slim'.
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