subs. (old).—A dancing master. [From CAPER, a frolicsome leap or step, + MERCHANT.] Also called a HOP-MERCHANT (q.v. for synonyms).
1785. GROSE, A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue. [Quoted as above.]
subs. (old).—A dancing master. [From CAPER, a frolicsome leap or step, + MERCHANT.] Also called a HOP-MERCHANT (q.v. for synonyms).
1785. GROSE, A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue. [Quoted as above.]
