DICT.TW Dictionary Taiwan

 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.]