touter

American  

[tou-ter] / ˈtaʊ tər /

noun

1. a tout.

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Etymology

Origin of touter

First recorded in 1745–55; tout + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Arthur Brisbane, longtime press syndicating touter for California opportunities, had announced last week his purchase of 10,000 Florida undeveloped acres at $80 each.

From Time Magazine Archive

Every touter informs the callow Freshman that all men of character and talent hasten to join his society, and impresses the fresh imagination with the names of the famous honorary members.

From Ars Recte Vivendi; Being Essays Contributed to "The Easy Chair" by Curtis, George William

Goes through the archway, thinking how he should inwest the money; up comes the touter, touches his hat-'Licence, sir, licence?'

From Old and New London Volume I by Thornbury, Walter

"Dine at the Restaurant de l'Empire, Messieurs," shouted a shabby touter in a blouse, thrusting a greasy card into our faces.

From In the Days of My Youth by Edwards, Amelia Ann Blanford

As I went through my houter touter, Houter touter, verly; I see one Mr. Higamgige Come over the hill of Parley.

From Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales A Sequel to the Nursery Rhymes of England by Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard)