Tout , n.
1. One who
gives a tip
on a race
horses for an expected compensation, esp. in hopes
of a share in any winnings; -- usually contemptuous. [Cant,
U. S.]
2.
One who solicits custom, as a runner for a
hotel, cab, gambling place. [Colloq.]
3.
A spy for
a smuggler, thief, or the
like. [Colloq.]
Tout , v. t. (Horse Racing) (a)
To spy out information about, as a racing stable or horse. [Cant, Eng.]
(b)
To give a
tip on (a race horse) to a better with the expectation of sharing in the latter's winnings. [Cant, U. S.]
Tout (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Touted;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Touting.]
1. To look narrowly; spy. [Scot. & Dial. Eng.]
2. (Horse Racing) (a) To spy out the
movements of race horses at their trials, or to get by stealth or
other improper means the secrets of the stable, for betting purposes. [Cant,
Eng.] (b) To act as a tout; to tout,
or give a tip on, a race horse. [Cant, U. S.]
Tout (?), n. [Prob. fr.
F. tout all.]
In the game of solo, a proposal to win all eight
tricks.
Tout , n. The anus. [Obs.]
Chaucer.
Tout , v. i. [See 3d Toot. ]
To toot a horn.
Tout , n. One who secretly watches race horses which are in course
of training, to get information about their capabilities, for use in betting. [Cant. Eng.]
Tout (t&oomac;t),
v. i. [See 1st Toot.]
1. To act as a tout. See 2d Tout. [Cant. Eng.]
2. To ply or seek for customers. [Prov.
Eng.]
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