turfite en · NOUN
Etymology
From turf + -ite.
Meanings
- (colloquial, dated) A horse racing enthusiast.
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(colloquial, dated) A blackleg, or notorious gambler.
such turfites and men about town
1875, Anne Thackeray, Miss Angel, and Fulham Lawn:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| turfites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |