A person who gives a cabman less than his fare, and, when remonstrated with, gives a falsename and address. Sometimes a “bilker” gets out and says, “Cabby, I shall be back in a minute,” turns the corner and is no more seen.
“The time for taking out a summons expires in seven days, and it often takes longer than that to hunt a ‘bilkerʹ down.”—Nineteenth Century (March, 1893, p. 177).
Also a cabman who does notpay the owner for the cab.
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