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单词 pearmonger
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Definition of pearmonger in English:

pearmonger

noun ˈpɛːˌmʌŋɡə
English Regional historical
  • A seller of pears. Chiefly in proverbial phrase "as pert as a pearmonger" and variants.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Harding (1516–1572), theologian and religious controversialist. From pear + monger.

 
 

Definition of pearmonger in US English:

pearmonger

nounˈpɛːˌmʌŋɡə
English Regional historical
  • A seller of pears. Chiefly in proverbial phrase "as pert as a pearmonger" and variants.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Harding (1516–1572), theologian and religious controversialist. From pear + monger.

 
 
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