单词 | poundmaster |
释义 | > as lemmaspoundmaster poundmaster n. = pound-keeper n. ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > farming > animal husbandry > animal keeping practices general > herding, pasturing, or confining > [noun] > pound-master pindera1500 pinner1499 poundmaster1762 society > authority > office > holder of office > public officials > [noun] > official in charge of stray animals pindera1500 pinner1499 hog reeve1636 pound-keeper1671 field driver1694 hog constable1710 hog mace1792 poundmaster1897 1762 Laws N.-Y. II. cclii. 257 In each of which two Precincts shall be chosen..three Fence Viewers, one Pound Master; and also..four Constables. 1897 Outing 29 537/1 You get my vote the next time you run for poundmaster. 1935 J. Steinbeck Tortilla Flat xiv. 245 When he was poundmaster he tried all afternoon to lasso a dog. 2005 Fort Worth (Texas) Star-Telegram (Nexis) 1 Feb. Robertson began working as a city animal-control officer in California in 1972. His official title? Pound master. < as lemmas |
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