What does daisy-kicker mean?
Daisy-kicker means (UK, slang, obsolete) An ostler at a large inn..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(UK, slang, obsolete) An ostler at a large inn..
Do you observe that stout fellow yonder, with a stick in his hand? He has been a Daisy-kicker, and, by his arts and contrivances having saved a little money, is now a regular dealer, and may generally be seen here on selling days.
There was a “daisy-kicker” there in a twinkling to take reins and lead the horses off for a drink and a rubdown, with the older ostler waiting hopefully by the stable doors to see if he might make money by putting them up for the night, […]
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Daisy-kicker means (UK, slang, obsolete) An ostler at a large inn..
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Do you observe that stout fellow yonder, with a stick in his hand? He has been a Daisy-kicker, and, by his arts and contrivances having saved a little money, is now a regular dealer, and may generally be seen here on selling days.
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