YORKER


Meaning of YORKER in English

I. ˈyȯrkər, -ȯ(ə)kə(r noun

( -s )

Usage: capitalized

Etymology: New York, state in the eastern United States + English -er

1. : a native or resident of New York especially in colonial times

2.

[ York, city and county in southern Pennsylvania + English -er ]

: a native or resident of York, Pennsylvania or of York county, Pennsylvania

II. noun

( -s )

Etymology: York, county in northern England + English -er

: a bowled ball in cricket that pitches in or close to the blockhole

III. noun

( -s )

Etymology: New York, city in southeast New York (state) + English -er; from the popularity of such hogs with butchers in New York City

: a light but high-quality well-finished market hog suitable for fresh pork production

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