sit-upon
Americannoun
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a piece of waterproof fabric or other material carried by campers, hikers, etc., and used for sitting on wet surfaces.
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Chiefly British Informal. the buttocks.
Etymology
Origin of sit-upon
First recorded in 1835–45; noun use of verb phrase sit upon
Example Sentences
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Nor I can't send you out to s'arch for your sister, wi' the knowledge that it'll surely end in her warmin' your little sit-upon.
From Nicky-Nan, Reservist by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
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