—v.
1 intr. (usu. foll. by for) solicit custom persistently; pester customers (touting for business).
2 tr. solicit the custom of (a person) or for (a thing).
3 intr. a Brit. spy out the movements and condition of racehorses in training. b US offer racing tips for a share of the resulting profit.
—n. a person employed in touting.
Derivatives:
touter n.
Etymology: ME tute look out = ME (now dial.) toot (OE totian) f. Gmc
Useful english dictionary. 2012.