BELCHER

Etymology

Proper noun

Belcher

A surname.

Etymology 1

Noun

belcher (plural belchers)

Someone who belches.

Etymology 2

Noun

belcher (plural belchers)

(dated) A dark blue neckerchief with white spots, each having a dark-blue spot in the centre.

Source: Wiktionary


Belch"er, n.

Definition: One who, or that which, belches.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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