subs. (common).—1. An awkward coachman. [In allusion to the gardener who on occasion drives the carriage.] Cf., TEA-KETTLE COACHMAN.
1859. G. A. SALA, Twice Round the Clock, Noon: Par. I. He can drive neither to the right nor to the left, nor backwards nor forwards…. A sarcastic saloon omnibus driver behind jeeringly bids him keep moving, accompanying the behest by the aggressive taunt of GARD’NER.
2. (venery).—The penis. GARDEN (q.v.) = female pudendum. Also GARDEN-ENGINE. For synonyms, see CREAMSTICK and PRICK.
