subs. (old).—1. A wencher: see MUTTON-MONGER.
1611. BEAUMONT and FLETCHER, The Knight of the Burning Pestle, i. 1. Wife. A whoreson tyrant! ’hath been an old STRINGER in his days, I warrant him!
2. (cricket).—A difficult ball to play.
subs. (old).—1. A wencher: see MUTTON-MONGER.
1611. BEAUMONT and FLETCHER, The Knight of the Burning Pestle, i. 1. Wife. A whoreson tyrant! ’hath been an old STRINGER in his days, I warrant him!
2. (cricket).—A difficult ball to play.
