subs. (old).—1. See quot.
c. 1696. B. E., A New Dictionary of the Canting Crew, s.v. PUSHERS, Canary-birds new Flown, that cannot Feed themselves.
2. (common).—A woman: see PETTICOAT. Hence SQUARE PUSHER = a girl of good reputation.
3. (shoemakers’).—A blucher boot; a high-low.
4. (nursery).—A finger of bread: used by children with a fork when feeding.
