daisy-kicker

plural daisy-kickers

1. UKobsoleteslangAn 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.

   1911, Real Life in London, page 162

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   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, […]

   2018, Dewey Lambdin, The Gun Ketch