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Grammar : Verb
Spell : peech
Phonetic Transcription : pitʃ



Definition of peaching

Origin :
  • c.1400 (late 12c. as a surname), from Old French pesche "peach, peach tree" (Old North French peske, Modern French pêche), and directly from Medieval Latin pesca, from Late Latin pessica, variant of persica "peach, peach tree," from Latin malum Persicum, literally "Persian apple," translating Greek Persikon malon, from Persis "Persia" (see Persian).
  • In ancient Greek Persikos could mean "Persian" or "the peach." The tree is native to China, but reached Europe via Persia. By 1663 William Penn observed peaches in cultivation on American plantations. Meaning "attractive woman" is attested from 1754; that of "good person" is from 1904. Peaches and cream in reference to a type of complexion is from 1901. Peach blossom as a color is from 1702. Georgia has been the Peach State since 1939.
  • As in sing : verb tattle on someone
  • As in blab : verb gossip
Example sentences :
  • We're going to hang you for peaching against your pals; and that's an end of the palaver.
  • Extract from : « My Friend The Murderer » by A. Conan Doyle
  • Snitching is synonymous in thieves slang with nosing and peaching.
  • Extract from : « The Slang Dictionary » by John Camden Hotten
  • That would have been peaching; that would have been blowing on us all.
  • Extract from : « The New Boys at Oakdale » by Morgan Scott
  • "That canting hound has been peaching at last," quoth he to himself.
  • Extract from : « Mildred Arkell, (Vol 3 of 3) » by Ellen Wood
  • Still, I am really very grateful to kind Mr Simson for not peaching.
  • Extract from : « Digby Heathcote » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • Not much chance of his peaching, if it had been a hanging matter.'
  • Extract from : « Robbery Under Arms » by Thomas Alexander Browne, AKA Rolf Boldrewood
  • Burglars are peaching against each other; there is no longer honor among thieves.
  • Extract from : « Yesterdays with Authors » by James T. Fields
  • It had been, of course, the perfect opportunity for me, who was subdued to sneaking and peaching also.
  • Extract from : « In Accordance with the Evidence » by Oliver Onions
  • But, my worthy friend, we have been acquainted too long for you to fear my 'peaching aught concerning you or your doings.
  • Extract from : « The Buccaneer » by Mrs. S. C. Hall
  • If the squire should dream you have a thought of peaching—I am only speaking for your good, Father Crackenthorp.'
  • Extract from : « Red Gauntlet » by Sir Walter Scott

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