| 释义 |
bester slang.|ˈbɛstə(r)|
[f. best v. + -er1.]
One who gets the better of others by fraudulent means; a sharper.
a1852Mayhew Lond. Labour Extra vol. (1862) 32/1 The ‘Bouncers’ and ‘Besters’ obtain what they want by betting, intimidating, or talking people out of their property. 1862Mayhew Crim. Prisons 46 ‘Bouncers and besters, who cheat by laying wagers. 1906Daily Chron. 15 Nov. 6/5 An Action for slander had been commenced against him by the Hoopers for calling them ‘two besters’. 1941Baker Dict. Austral. Slang 9 Bester, a fraudulent bookmaker. |