earthen pitcher

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• pitcher — {{11}} earthen jug, late 13c., from O.Fr. pichier (12c.), altered from bichier, from M.L. bicarium, probably from Gk. bikos earthen vessel (see BEAKER (Cf. beaker)). Pitcher plant is recorded from 1819. {{12}} one who pitches, 1722, agent noun… …   Etymology dictionary

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• pitch´er|like´ — pitch|er1 «PIHCH uhr», noun. 1. a container with a lip on one side and a handle on the other. Pitchers are used for holding and pouring out water, milk, and other liquids. »The water in the pitcher was frozen. SYNONYM(S): ewer, jug. 2. the amount …   Useful english dictionary

• pitch|er — pitch|er1 «PIHCH uhr», noun. 1. a container with a lip on one side and a handle on the other. Pitchers are used for holding and pouring out water, milk, and other liquids. »The water in the pitcher was frozen. SYNONYM(S): ewer, jug. 2. the amount …   Useful english dictionary