Definition for PITCH'ER

PITCH'ER, n. [Arm. picher; Basque, pegar; from its spout, or from throwing.]

  1. An earthen vessel with a spout for pouring out liquors. This is its present signification. It seems formerly to have signified a water-pot, jug or jar with ears. – Shak.
  2. An instrument for piercing the ground. – Mortimer.

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