Daisy-kicker

noun, slang

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Noun
  1. 1
    An ostler at a large inn. UK, obsolete, slang

    "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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"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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