| 释义 |
homester|ˈhəʊmstə(r)|
[f. home n. + -ster.]
A contestant in a sporting match who belongs to the locality; one of the home team.
1891Lock to Lock Times 24 Oct. 16/2 In the second half the homesters were seen to much better advantage, but the defence of the visitors was so good that nothing definite was scored. 1893Westm. Gaz. 16 June 5/3 The homesters winning the toss put together the capital score of 305, whilst the Australians before the call of time lost three good wickets for 41 runs. |