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reliefer

American  
[ri-lee-fer] / rɪˈli fər /

noun

  1. Baseball. relief pitcher.

  2. a person who, because of old age, indigence, physical disability, or the like, receives welfare benefits from the state.

  3. a person who temporarily replaces someone else.

Etymology

Origin of reliefer

First recorded in 1790–1800; relief 1 + -er 1

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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