treacher

Definition

A traitor or deceiver.

Etymology

From Middle English trecher, from Old French trecheor (modern tricheur), from trechier, tricher (“to cheat, trick”). Compare English trick.

Example Sentences

• "“Fruits and treachers,” he said. “Nothin' in there but treachers and fruits. I see 'em goin' in and out all day, in their tammyshanters and their fur-covered shoes. Fruits and treachers, the place is full of 'em.”"

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