ditcher
AmericanEtymology
Origin of ditcher
First recorded in 1350–1400, ditcher is from the Middle English word dicher. See ditch, -er 1
Example Sentences
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There are many first-class, conscientious workmen, but it is to be regretted that the average ditcher does work far below the standard of excellence.
From Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 3, January 19, 1884. A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside by Various
Why didn't you come and tell me and I would made Irish Mike, the ditcher, go down.
From Shadow and Light An Autobiography with Reminiscences of the Last and Present Century by Washington, Booker T.
While the blessed saint lived here, over acrass the hill an' beyant the peat-bog there was a hedger an' ditcher named O'Connor.
From Irish Wonders by McAnally, D. R. (David Russell)
Cooperating with the New York State Food Commission, the farm bureau had a power-tractor ditcher placed in the county last summer.
From How To Write Special Feature Articles A Handbook for Reporters, Correspondents and Free-Lance Writers Who Desire to Contribute to Popular Magazines and Magazine Sections of Newspapers by Bleyer, Willard Grosvenor
As his own clothes were prince-like compared to the ditchers, Israel thought that however much his proposition might excite the suspicion of the ditcher, yet self-interest would prevent his communicating the suspicions.
From Israel Potter by Melville, Herman
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