sacker

[ sak-er ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

sacker

[ sak-er ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

Origin of sacker¹

First recorded in 1900–05; sack ¹ + -er ¹

Origin of sacker²

First recorded in 1580–90; sack ² + -er ¹

Mebbe yeou've forgot that three-sacker I got with this club in the Clearport game.

For the Sacker of Cities fell in battle within a few weeks after their reunion.

And as the trained soldier wheeled about and spurred away, the sacker of Rome turned a dark scowling face on Tignonville.

The corn-sheller is a three horse-power, with fan and sacker attached.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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