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sit-upon

American  
[sit-uh-pon, -pawn] / ˈsɪt əˌpɒn, -ˌpɔn /

noun

  1. a piece of waterproof fabric or other material carried by campers, hikers, etc., and used for sitting on wet surfaces.

  2. 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