pinder

American  

[pin-der] / ˈpɪn dər /

noun

Southern U.S. (chiefly South Carolina).

1. peanut.

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Etymology

Origin of pinder

First recorded in 1690–1700, pinder is from the Kongo word mpinda, or a cognate Bantu word

Example Sentences

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

The latter form of remuneration, which was the more common, is exemplified at Doncaster, where there is a field called the Pinder's Balk, which the pinder cultivated for his own profit.

From The Customs of Old England by Snell, F. J. (Frederick John)

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

“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