1748. T. Dyche, Dictionary (5th ed.). Make (A.) done, performed,
produced; also a cant word for theft.
Verb. (thieves’).—1. To steal. For synonyms see Prig.
1690. B. E., Dict. Cant. Crew, s.v. Make.... I made this knife at a
heat, I stole it cleaverly.
1785. Grose, Vulg. Tongue, s.v. Made.
1859. Matsell, Vocabulum, s.v. Made.
1877. J. Greenwood, Dick Temple, ch. vi. Ten or twelve pounds per
week! There are hundreds of London thieves, who are known and
branded as such, who do not make twice as many shillings.