fancy man
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noun
a woman's lover.
a pimp.
Origin of fancy man
First recorded in 1805–15
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Historical Examples of fancy man
When he had done, 'Sir George was the girl's fancy-man, then?'
The Castle InnStanley John Weyman
And I don't see as parsons are better than other folk when they has to do with a lady as likes her fancy-man.
He Knew He Was RightAnthony Trollope
Cards are also going all day long, and there is generally a Fancy-man—or blackleg—ready to oblige a friend.
Lands of the Slave and the FreeHenry A. Murray
The real thing is to sit near one of the openings, which enables the fancy-man to exhibit his embroidered gaiters and neat leg.
Gatherings From SpainRichard Ford
fancy man
noun slang
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