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pitcher

1. pitch.er \'pich-*r\ n [ME picher, fr. OF pichier, fr. ML bicarius 
   goblet, fr. Gk Xbikos earthen jug 1: a container for holding and pouring 
   liquids that usu. has a lip or spout  and a handle 2: ASCIDIUM; esp : a 
   modified leaf of a pitcher plant in whic h the hollowed petiole and base of 
   the blade form an elongated receptacle
2. pitcher n : one that pitches; specif : the player that pitches in a game 
   of  baseball or softball