toucher

Meaning

Noun

  • One who touches.
  • A ball lying in contact with the jack.
  • A toucha; one who tries to get something out of others for nothing in return.

Origin

  • From Middle English toucher, equivalent to touch + -er. The pejorative sense is derived from the sense of "touching" someone for money.

Modern English dictionary

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