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单词 Piffer
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Definition of Piffer in English:

Piffer

noun ˈpɪfə
Anglo-Indian historical
  • A member of the Punjab Irregular Frontier Force, a military unit raised in 1849 chiefly for the purpose of controlling the North-West Frontier of India. Frequently in plural With the. The force itself or any of the regiments succeeding it.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Pall Mall Gazette. From the initial letters of Punjab Irregular Frontier Force + -er.

 
 

Definition of Piffer in US English:

Piffer

nounˈpɪfə
Anglo-Indian historical
  • A member of the Punjab Irregular Frontier Force, a military unit raised in 1849 chiefly for the purpose of controlling the North-West Frontier of India. Frequently in plural With the. The force itself or any of the regiments succeeding it.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Pall Mall Gazette. From the initial letters of Punjab Irregular Frontier Force + -er.

 
 
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