thieve-friend nonce-wd.
A friend of thieves. So ˈthieveland, a land of thieves; a district full of thieves; whence ˈthievelander [-er1 1].
| 1599 Porter Angry Wom. Abingd. I iij, Let not this theefe friend misty vale of night, Incroach on day. 1642 Shirley Sisters i. i, Ye are all valiant, honest Thievelanders, And I will be your prince again. |