subs. (common).—Anything to surprise or startle. See SHILLING SHOCKER.
1898. N. GOULD, Golden Ruin, vii. ‘This is a surprise … but I am heartily glad to see you’ … ‘Thought I should give you a SHOCKER.’
subs. (common).—Anything to surprise or startle. See SHILLING SHOCKER.
1898. N. GOULD, Golden Ruin, vii. ‘This is a surprise … but I am heartily glad to see you’ … ‘Thought I should give you a SHOCKER.’
