cracksman

[ kraks-muh n ]

/ ˈkræks mən /

burglar; housebreaker.

Origin of cracksman

First recorded in 1805–15; crack + -s³ + man¹

But unless he happens to leave his name and address a cracksman working on a fair sized crib is never caught.

The Awful Australian |Valerie Desmond
The Cracksman gave a significant nod and took his departure.

The Mysteries of London, v. 1/4 |George W. M. Reynolds
"Why—what he isn't likely to have a chance of doing again," answered the Cracksman.

The Mysteries of London, v. 1/4 |George W. M. Reynolds
As the cracksman went, Lem saw a film of moisture glisten in his eyes.

The Red Debt |Everett MacDonald

Having therefore given a few instructions, in a whisper, to the old woman, he prepared to accompany the Cracksman and the Buffer.

The Mysteries of London, v. 1/4 |George W. M. Reynolds

cracksman

/ (ˈkræksmən) /

slang a burglar, esp a safe-breaker