Square-toes

I have endeavoured to sound Square-toes on this subject; but he carefully avoids all explanation.

The Expedition of Humphry Clinker 2004

I could hardly keep my gravity on this ludicrous occasion; but old Square-toes was differently affected — The first thing that struck him, was the presumption of his lacquey, whom he commanded to come down, with such an air of authority as Humphry did not think proper to disregard.

The Expedition of Humphry Clinker 2004

Several times he faltered, for the devil showed him first all his old friends calling him "Saint" and "Square-toes," and a dozen hard names, and whispered to him that his motives would be misunderstood, and he would only be left alone with the new boy; whereas it was his duty to keep all means of influence, that he might do good to the largest number.

Tom Brown's Schooldays Hughes, Thomas, 1822-1896 1971

"Now, don't you two be jawing away about young Square-toes," struck in Gower.

Tom Brown's Schooldays Hughes, Thomas, 1822-1896 1971

They talked and laughed loudly, alluded to Mr. ELSMERE as "Old Square-toes"; and made no more disguise of the evident admiration with which Mr.. HAWKSBEE had inspired them, than they did of the violent dislike they had conceived for Mr. GRAY.

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, December 26, 1891 Various

Several times he faltered, for the devil showed him, first, all his old friends calling him "Saint" and "Square-toes," and a dozen hard names, and whispered to him that his motives would be misunderstood, and he would only be left alone with the new boy; whereas it was his duty to keep all means of influence, that he might do good to the largest number.

Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 5 Charles Herbert Sylvester

Patent-leather boots had gone round, and Square-toes had hopped over.

A Study in Scarlet Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir, 1859-1930 1902

Patent-leather boots had gone round, and Square-toes had hopped over.

A Study in Scarlet Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir, 1859-1930 1902

When they got inside they walked up and down the room -- or rather, Patent-leathers stood still while Square-toes walked up and down.

A Study in Scarlet Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir, 1859-1930 1902

Patent-leather boots had gone round, and Square-toes had hopped over.

A Study in Scarlet Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir, 1859-1930 1902