subs. (mining).See quot.
1845. B. DISRAELI, Sybil; or, The Two Nations, bk. III., ch. i., note. A Batty in the mining districts is a middleman; a DOGGY is his manager.
Adj. (colloquial).1. Connected with, or relating to dogs.
1883. Graphic, 24 Feb., p. 199, col. 3. Liverpool and the Adelphi Hotel in particular, are now [time of Altcar coursing meeting] the headquarters of all the DOGGY men of the three kingdoms.
2. (colloquial).Stylish.