slang. ? Obs. [? f. TICK v.2 + -ER1.] ? One who obtains goods ‘on tick’ and never pays for them; a fraudulent debtor.
1753. (title) The Thief-Catcher … Containing an ample Discovery of the … Frauds now practised by Highwaymen, Tickers, Gypsies, Horse-stealers [etc.].
