Origin: (1) 1700-1800 ➔ PITCH2 (2-3) 1200-1300 Old French pichier, from Medieval Latin bicarius drinking cup, from Greek bikos clay pot for liquids
1 a container for holding and pouring liquids, that has a handle and a spout (=shaped part for pouring): a pitcher of iced tea2the player in baseball who throws the ball to the batter