Yorker
[jɒ:kә]
Definition
(n.) A tice.
Typist: Suzy
Definition
n. a term in cricket applied to a ball pitched to a point directly under the batsman's bat—formerly called tice from entice.
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Examples
- Countess Olenska is a New Yorker, and should have respected the feelings of New York. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Ferguson said an American--a New Yorker--kept the place, and was carrying on quite a stirring opposition to the Jardin Mabille. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- The Beaufort house was one that New Yorkers were proud to show to foreigners, especially on the night of the annual ball. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
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