Pike

The Slang Dictionary Etymological Historical and Anecdotal · 1913 · p. 23

a turnpike; “to bilk a PIKE ,” to cheat the keeper of the toll-gate. Mr. Tony Weller makes many amusing remarks on PIKES and PIKE -keepers. Since the first edition of this work was published, PIKES and PIKE -keepers have departed from amongst us, so far as London and its immediate vicinity are concerned.