subs. (American).—1.  An obstructionist; a protestant.

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  1888.  Rochester Herald. The chronic KICKER is always on hand when any improvement is proposed.

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  1888.  Detroit Free Press, 20 Oct. I really and truly believe that the day will come when the KICKER will be classed where he belongs and be entitled to the reverence due him.

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  [?].  Eclectic Review (American), xiii. 6. There is, of course, a class of chronic kickers who are always finding fault.

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  2.  In pl. (common).—The feet. For synonyms, see CREEPERS.

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  3.  (old).—A dancing master.

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  1838.  C. SELBY, The Dancing Master, sc. II. It is the KICKER, sure enough: what am I to do? If I go out, I shall knap it.

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