POACHER


Meaning of POACHER in English

I. noun Etymology: 2poach Date: 1614 one that trespasses or steals, one who kills or takes wild animals (as game or fish) illegally, II. noun Etymology: 1poach Date: 1861 a covered pan containing a plate with depressions or shallow cups in each of which an egg can be cooked over steam rising from boiling water in the bottom of the pan, a baking dish in which food (as fish) can be poached

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