PAPERHANGER

paperhanger, paperer

(noun) one whose occupation is decorating walls with wallpaper

paperhanger

(noun) someone who passes bad checks or counterfeit paper money

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

paperhanger (plural paperhangers)

Someone who puts wallpaper on walls.

(slang) A con man who passes bad cheques or counterfeit paper money; a forger, a con artist.

Source: Wiktionary



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