Question

Why did the hitch-hiker called himself a fingersmith?​

Answer 1

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The hitchhiker describes himself as a fingersmith, which is a euphemism for "pickpocket." The hitchhiker doesn't like to call himself a pickpocket as it's a word he associates with coarse and vulgar people who steal money from blind old ladies.

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Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

When the police officer asked the hitchhiker what his profession is, the narrator could tell he lied. ... We learn that the hitchhiker is what he calls a 'fingersmith,' which is really just a fancy name for a pickpocket. However, he is quite offended when the narrator calls him a pickpocket.