Fullam

/ˈfʊləm/ noun

Definition

A loaded or weighted die used by cheaters in gambling; also used as a verb meaning to cheat with such dice.

Etymology

From Fulham, a London district associated with counterfeit merchandise and fraud in the 16th-17th centuries, making 'fullam' the singular form of the dishonest items.

Kelly Says

Con artists had specialized jargon—different 'fullams' had different weights to show different numbers, and professional cheaters could switch dice mid-game with techniques that took years to master.

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