or Rake-kennel, subs. (old).—A scavenger: also JACK RAKER.
1611. TARLETON, Jests. When the cart came, he asked the RAKER why he did his businesse so slacklye.
c. 1704. W. DARREL, The Gentlemen Instructed, 445. A Club of RAKE-KENNELS.
TO GO A RAKER, verb phr. (racing).—To bet recklessly; TO PLUNGE (q.v.). Hence, RAKER = a heavy bet.
1884. HAWLEY SMART, From Post to Finish, i. If Bill Greyson takes the Leger it will be with Caterham. I am standing him a RAKER, and I mean standing him out.
1891. The Sportsman, 25 March. Jennings, whose usual betting limit is very moderate, indeed, stood to win a RAKER this time over Lord George.
