† ˈprigster Obs.
[f. prig v.1 + -ster.]
1. = prig n.3 4 or 6.
| 1688 Shadwell Sqr. Alsatia iii. 38 If you meet either your Father, or Brother, or any from those Prigsters, stick up thy Countenance. 1714 C. Johnson Country Lasses v. i, Hah! Thou art a very pretty metaphorical prigster. |
2. A thief, a pilferer; = prigger1.
| a 1807 G. S. Carey Song ‘Every man his Mode’ v, The Player's a Prigster of every kind. |