1870 12 Jan. 1/2 ‘Who's that gentleman, my little man?’ was asked of an urchin. ‘That one with the spike-tailed coat?’
1884 Sept. 514/2 You needn't worry about any spike-tailed coat or clerical tie.
1891 (at cited word) Spike-tailed grouse, the sharp-tailed..or pin-tailed grouse.