Daisy-kicker
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Daisy-kicker is a noun meaning (UK, slang, obsolete) An ostler at a large inn.
Meaning
(UK, slang, obsolete) An ostler at a large inn.
Example Sentences
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, […]
Word Forms
- daisy-kickers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include daisy, dukey, dockie, dooker, daisycutter, dossing-ken.
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