subs. phr. (American).—1. A decoy at a mock auction; also, at genuine but petty sales, a runner-up of prices; a PUFFER (q.v.). Hence (2) the personification of petty deceit and humbug.
subs. phr. (American).—1. A decoy at a mock auction; also, at genuine but petty sales, a runner-up of prices; a PUFFER (q.v.). Hence (2) the personification of petty deceit and humbug.
