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yorker [jɔːkə] n (Team Sports / Cricket) Cricket a ball bowled so as to pitch just under or just beyond the bat [probably named after the Yorkshire County Cricket Club] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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