gander n.2
a dandy, a fop.
Rockhampton Bull. (Qld) 1 Oct. 3/2: It was but a simple and primitive socioety [...] when men caled each other Addlehead, Baldhead, Barebones, Bitch [...] Chisels, Dolt [...] Fogey [...] Gander [...] Maggot, Mangy, Muff, Muzzy. | ||
(ref. to 1815–40) in Passing Eng. of the Victorian Era. | ||
Sport (Adelaide) 3 Apr. 5/2: Herbert G looks like a full blown toff [...] Don’t be such a gander, Herbert . |