subs. (old).—A sharper. Specifically one who let drop counterfeit guineas in collusion with a GOLD-FINDER (q.v.). For synonyms, see ROOK.
1712. GAY, Trivia, iii. 249.
| Who now the GUINEA-DROPPER’S Bait regards, | |
| Trick’d by the Sharper’s Dice, or Juggler’s Cards. |
