belcher

¹

[ bel-cher ]

noun

1. something that emits contents violently or abruptly:

   His old, rusty car was a smoke belcher that polluted everywhere it went.

2. a person unusually prone to or skilled at ejecting stomach gas abruptly and noisily through the mouth:

   My kid is a belcher, but we've been trying to teach him not to do it in public.

belcher

²

[ bel-cher ]

noun

1. a handkerchief, especially a spotted one, often worn around the neck.

Word History and Origins

Origin of belcher¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; belch ( def ) + -er ¹( def )

Origin of belcher²

First recorded in 1800–10; named for after English bare-knuckle boxer James Belcher (1781–1811)

Example Sentences

The hiring of Belcher itself was a strong indicator that the famously litigious Sterling was determined to go to court.

From The Daily Beast

Belcher was 25, his girlfriend Kasandra Perkins, 22, and they left behind a three-month-old-daughter.

From The Daily Beast

Jovan Belcher was exactly the same, except for the fact that he was a pro football player and subject to more notoriety.

From The Daily Beast

We should be offering prayers for the dearly departed Jovan Belcher, hoping that he will forgive us for making him a killer.

From The Daily Beast

This is my own pop psychology 101, but I will hazard a guess that Belcher would have beaten her to death instead, or stabbed her.

From The Daily Beast

The Rector had found a seat for Miss Belcher beside the bureau.

From Project Gutenberg

Miss Belcher took a step or two towards the fireplace and back.

From Project Gutenberg

Ye've been stalin a pauper—a pair iv 'em, faith—an' ye must answer fur it wid yer life to owld Belcher.

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Mr. Belcher found himself without influence in the adjustment of the new administration.

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Mr. Talbot saw the point toward which Mr. Belcher was drifting, and prepared himself for it.

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