subs. (society).—One who puts up with disagreeables for the sake of pecuniary or other advantages; occasionally, a JACKAL (q.v.); a TAME CAT (q.v.).
1831. CATHERINE GORE, Mothers and Daughters, 75. The Duke of L. was fortunate in somewhat more than the usual opportionments of souffre-douleurs, doubles, BILLIARD-BLOCKS, living hunters, younger brothers, to talk to the young lady nieces, etc.
