Tout (?), n. [Prob. fr. F. tout all.] In the game of solo, a proposal to win all eight tricks.
Tout (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Touted; p. pr. & vb. n. Touting.] 1. To look narrowly; spy. [Scot. & Dial. Eng.]
2. (Horse Racing) (a) To spy out the movements of race horses at their trials, or to get by stealth or other improper means the secrets of the stable, for betting purposes. [Cant, Eng.] (b) To act as a tout; to tout, or give a tip on, a race horse. [Cant, U. S.]
Tout, v. t. (Horse Racing) (a) To spy out information about, as a racing stable or horse. [Cant, Eng.] (b) To give a tip on (a race horse) to a better with the expectation of sharing in the latter's winnings. [Cant, U. S.]
Tout, n. 1. One who gives a tip on a race horses for an expected compensation, esp. in hopes of a share in any winnings; -- usually contemptuous. [Cant, U. S.]
2. One who solicits custom, as a runner for a hotel, cab, gambling place. [Colloq.]