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词汇 pitchering
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Definition of pitchering in English:

pitchering

noun
  • English regional (northern, especially Yorkshire). Money with which to buy beer, demanded from a man seen out courting (also in plural). Also: the custom of demanding such money, practised especially as a means of sanctioning the relationship in the local community. Compare "pitcher". Now historical.

Origin

Early 19th century (in an earlier sense). From pitcher + -ing.

Definition of pitchering in US English:

pitchering

noun
  • English regional (northern, especially Yorkshire). Money with which to buy beer, demanded from a man seen out courting (also in plural). Also: the custom of demanding such money, practised especially as a means of sanctioning the relationship in the local community. Compare "pitcher". Now historical.

Origin

Early 19th century (in an earlier sense). From pitcher + -ing.

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