释义 |
yanker ? Obs.|ˈjæŋkə(r)| [f. yank v. + -er1.] 1. Sc. = yank n.1 a; fig. a big or ‘thumping’ lie.
1822Hogg Perils of Man xii. I. 330 ‘Ay, billy, that is a yanker!’ said Tam aside. ‘When ane is gaun to tell a lie, there's naething like telling a plumper at aince.’ 2. (See quot., but perh. an error for janker.)
1833Act 3 & 4 Will. IV, c. 46 §89 If..any person..shall drive any four-wheeled cart, commonly called a wood yanker without a person in charge of each pair of wheels. |