v. & n.
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. touter n.
[ ME tute look out = ME (now dial.) toot (OE totian) f. Gmc ]