pinder
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pinder
First recorded in 1690–1700, pinder is from the Kongo word mpinda, or a cognate Bantu word
Example Sentences
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How the case ended I forget; but I think it would teach the too ardent pinder a valuable lesson.
From Adventures and Recollections by Bill o'th' Hoylus End
The question of suitable headgear was a momentous and difficult one, but eventually a helmet was selected for the pinder, with a cocked hat for the town’s crier.
From Adventures and Recollections by Bill o'th' Hoylus End
It was also said that the pinder had received many sound thrashings from farmers whom he had met at night for these little acts of misdemeanour.
From Adventures and Recollections by Bill o'th' Hoylus End
“Billy,” as the gentleman was ordinarily called, occupied the position of pinder for a score of years.
From Adventures and Recollections by Bill o'th' Hoylus End
The walls of the pound, however, were so low that Jerry’s goose flew over them, and went away—the pinder did not know where.
From Adventures and Recollections by Bill o'th' Hoylus End
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