york·er
| \ ˈyȯrkər, -ȯ(ə)kə(r \
plural -s
Definition of yorker
(Entry 1 of 3)
: a bowled ball in cricket that pitches in or close to the blockhole
yorker
noun (2)
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plural -s
Definition of yorker (Entry 2 of 3)
: a light but high-quality well-finished market hog suitable for fresh pork production
Yorker
noun (3)
York·er
| \ ˈyȯrkər, -ȯ(ə)kə(r \
plural -s
Definition of Yorker (Entry 3 of 3)
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
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“Yorker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yorker. Accessed 16 Oct. 2021.
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