subs. (journalistic).—1. A casual reporter, paid by LINEAGE (q.v.). Short for PENNY-A-LINER.
1861. DUTTON COOK, Paul Foster’s Daughter, xix. Because now and then a LINER is found in the gutter, it doesn’t do to cry shame on every man that wields a pen.
1864. J. H. BURTON, The Scot Abroad, ch. i. The most fashionable PENNY-A-LINER of the ‘Morning Post.’
2. (artistic).—A picture hung ON THE LINE (q.v.).
1887. W. P. FRITH, Autobiography, i. 114. The work advanced rapidly and I thought successfully, and in due time made its appearance in Trafalgar Square, where it was amongst the fortunate LINERS.
