Arthur Daley

English Etymology From the character of the same name in the British television series Minder. Noun A person who is devious, who cheats people, and who often resorts to confidence tricks. 2003 July 15, in news.bbc.co.uk Tories blast 'Arthur Daley' Blair Tony Blair and Gordon Brown are the Arthur Daleys of British politics, according to the Conservative leader. en 2011 Ken Doherty Life in the Frame: My Story He was a bit of a ducker and diver, an Arthur Daley type who sold stuff out of the back of his Volvo, like tracksuits, alcohol and cigarettes. en eponyms