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单词 peaching
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peachingn.

Brit. /ˈpiːtʃɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈpitʃɪŋ/
Forms: late Middle English–1500s pechyng, 1500s– peaching.
Origin: A variant or alteration of another lexical item. Etymon: appeaching n.
Etymology: Aphetic < appeaching n. Compare slightly later peach v. Compare also impeaching n. at impeach v. Derivatives.
Originally: †accusation, formal indictment (obsolete). Later: the action of informing against someone.
ΘΚΠ
society > law > administration of justice > general proceedings > accusation, allegation, or indictment > [noun] > impeachment
peachinga1450
appeachment1450
impeachment1640
society > communication > information > informing on or against > [noun]
wrayingc1000
information1387
promotion?1533
talebearing1571
delation1578
sycophancy1622
peachery1654
blowing the gap1821
nosing1827
peaching1859
rounding1862
squeal1872
scream1915
singing1937
snouting1937
dobbing1968
whistle-blowing1971
a1450 York Plays (1885) 429 (MED) Þus walke we in were For pechyng, als pilgrymes þat putte are to pees.
c1475 Gregory's Chron. in J. Gairdner Hist. Coll. Citizen London (1876) 186 (MED) There was a pechyng i-made uppon the Erle of Ormounde..for certayne poyntys of treson.
1519 W. Horman Vulgaria xxv. f. 216v In Tyberis dayes many stode in ieopardy of pechyng or of theyr lyfe.
?1553 Respublica (1952) v. x. 63 Insol. Madame onlye Avarice made vs all to fall. Avar. yea? Falle to peaching? naie, then will I tell all.
1607 T. Dekker & J. Webster North-ward Hoe v. i Ware peaching.
1697 T. D'Urfey Cinthia & Endimion v. 35 I'll bribe off your evidence with a full bag, and then what becomes of your Peaching, Puppy.
1840 F. Marryat Poor Jack v. 23 When I first found out that it was by your peaching that I was sent on board of the Tender, I made up this colt; and I vowed that I would keep it in my pocket till I served you out.
1859 J. R. Green Oxf. Stud. ii. §7. 92 By peaching, our hero obtained a pardon.
1991 Official Kremlin Internat. News Broadcast (Nexis) 3 Sept. Informing, peaching and lack of moral scruple are flagrantly at odds with soldiers, officers and military honor.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2005; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

peachingadj.

Brit. /ˈpiːtʃɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈpitʃɪŋ/
Forms: see peach v. and -ing suffix2.
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: peach v., -ing suffix2.
Etymology: < peach v. + -ing suffix2. Compare earlier peaching n.
Now rare.
That accuses or informs against someone.
ΘΚΠ
society > communication > information > informing on or against > [adjective]
promoting1596
peachingc1625
snitching1819
little brother1962
whistle-blowing1971
c1625 Partiall Law (1908) v. i. 98 I'le goe, if it be but to curse the peeching rascall that accuseth her.
1639 J. Fletcher et al. Bloody Brother iii. ii. sig. G1 You, chip, Pantler, you peaching rogue, that provided us these necklaces.
1667 G. Digby Elvira ii. 20 A Blab Chichon, a Pickthank, Peaching Varlet.
1818 T. Moore Fudge Family in Paris vi. 82 Give me the useful peaching Rat.
1867 W. J. Linton Ireland for Irish 59 Mark him! Dead men never quarrel. Damn your peaching tongue!
1955 J. R. R. Tolkien Return of King vi. ii. 203 ‘You cursed peaching sneakthief!’ he yelled. ‘You can't do your job, and you can't even stick by your own folk.’
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2005; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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