Oxter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɒkstə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oxter is a noun meaning (transitive) To hug with the arms, or support by taking the arm of.
Meaning
(transitive) To hug with the arms, or support by taking the arm of.
More Meanings
- (chiefly Scotland, Ireland, Northern England) The armpit.
Example Sentences
They oxter him into the building.
‘It's a small beast,’ he said. ‘I could carry it under my oxter.’
And begob there he was passing the door with his books under his oxter and the wife beside him and Corny Kelleher with his wall eye looking in as they went past, […]
Word Forms
- oxters
- oxtering
- oxtered
Synonyms for oxter
Depending on context, synonyms include armpit, axilla, underarm, armhole.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nowt, sneck, troak, onde, yarpha, southron.
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