Abraham-man
Pronunciation : A"bra*ham-man`(#) or A"bram-man`(#)
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Possibly in allusion to the parable of the beggar Lazarus in Luke xvi. Murray (New Eng. Dict. ).]
Definition : Defn: One of a set of vagabonds who formerly roamed through England, feigning lunacy for the sake of obtaining alms. Nares. To sham Abraham, to feign sickness. Goldsmith.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913