reliefer
Americannoun
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Baseball. relief pitcher.
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a person who, because of old age, indigence, physical disability, or the like, receives welfare benefits from the state.
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a person who temporarily replaces someone else.
Etymology
Origin of reliefer
Example Sentences
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Fortnight ago 28-year-old Trowbridge pitched seven hitless innings against the Giants, is now a valued reliefer with an ERA of 3.17.
From Time Magazine Archive
Coming in as a reliefer, he pitched a full nine innings of no-hit ball, beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 in 13 innings.
From Time Magazine Archive
The State's investment would be around $300 for every reliefer shifted from public rolls to cooperative balance.
From Time Magazine Archive
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