Definitions by etymologist-j

ear-biter 

Persistent borrower (as cited in Routledge Dictionary of Slang and others)

In the House of Lords, he was surrounded by what the old racing crowd used to call "ear-biters and getabits and chancers".

ear-biter by etymologist-j February 9, 2009

getabit 

Thief

It was the kind of pub frequented by ear-biters, getabits and chancers.

getabit by etymologist-j February 9, 2009