yorker

1 of 3

noun (1)

york·​er

ˈyȯrkər,

-ȯ(ə)kə(r

plural -s

: a bowled ball in cricket that pitches in or close to the blockhole

yorker

2 of 3

noun (2)

"

plural -s

: a light but high-quality well-finished market hog suitable for fresh pork production

Yorker

3 of 3

noun (3)

York·​er

ˈyȯrkər,

-ȯ(ə)kə(r

plural -s

1

: a native or resident of New York especially in colonial times

2

[York, city and county in southern Pennsylvania + English -er] : a native or resident of York, Pennsylvania or of York county, Pennsylvania

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

York, county in northern England + English -er

Noun (2)

New York, city in southeast New York (state) + English -er; from the popularity of such hogs with butchers in New York City

Noun (3)

New York, state in the eastern U.S. + English -er

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