subs. (American).1. An obstructionist; a protestant.
1888. Rochester Herald. The chronic KICKER is always on hand when any improvement is proposed.
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.
[?]. Eclectic Review (American), xiii. 6. There is, of course, a class of chronic kickers who are always finding fault.
2. In pl. (common).The feet. For synonyms, see CREEPERS.
3. (old).A dancing master.
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.