trouncer
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Trouncer — Recorded in a range of spellings including Trounce, Trounson, Trownson, Trunchion and Trouncer, this is a medieval English surname, but one of early French origins. It derives from the word tronche, a word probably introduced at the time of the… … Surnames reference
trouncer — a device used to scare fish into nets by its noise, e.g. iron chains or rings (Newfoundland). See also dasher, douser and thrasher … Dictionary of ichthyology
trouncer — n. punisher, beater; one who baffles, one who bewilders … English contemporary dictionary
trouncer — trounc·er … English syllables
trouncer — ˈtrau̇n(t)sə(r) noun ( s) Etymology: trounce (I) + er : one that trounces: as a. : waister … Useful english dictionary
HMS Trouncer (D85) — The USS Perdido (CVE 47) (previously AVG 47, later ACV 47) was laid down as ACV 47 under Maritime Commission contract by Seattle Tacoma Shipbuilding of Tacoma, Washington, 1 February 1943; launched 16 June 1943; sponsored by Mrs. H. M. Bemis,… … Wikipedia
trounce — trouncer, n. /trowns/, v.t., trounced, trouncing. 1. to beat severely; thrash. 2. to punish. 3. to defeat decisively. [1545 55; orig. uncert.] * * * … Universalium
Beer in England — Traditional beer pump English beer has a long history and traditions that are distinct from most other beer brewing countries. Beer was the first alcoholic drink to be produced in England, and has been brewed continuously since prehistoric… … Wikipedia
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