Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A cotton fabric of which the pockets of men's clothes are made. It is both plain and twilled and of various colors. Usually in the plural.
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- verb Present participle of
pocket .
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Examples
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Mayne also will have a feature Sunday on Russian President Vladimir Putin pocketing New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's Super Bowl ring after meeting with U.S. executives last summer; Kraft says it was a gift.
USATODAY.com - Mayne's shtick is still a very good thing 2006
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Best pregame bits: ESPN funnyman Kenny Mayne traveled to the White House to demand answers about Russian President Vladimir Putin pocketing one of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's Super Bowl rings.
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She was enveloped from head to foot in a long gown or habit; over this was cast a richly-embroidered purple silk surcoat or cloak, embellished with those ephemeral absurdities called pocketing-sleeves.
Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 (of 2) John Roby 1821
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Meanwhile, In The Dust Bowl: Noted liar Clay Bennett of Oklahoma City must be relishing the idea of pocketing the $30 million he would have owed Seattle if the Legislature had passed a measure to help improve KeyArena.
The Seattle Times 2009
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He asked a great question: why was Martha Stewart jailed on a rather vague stock fraud charge, when Sven Robinson, liberal MP, skated out the courthouse door after "pocketing" a $47,000 ring at an auction, right in front of security cameras?
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He asked a great question: why was Martha Stewart jailed on a rather vague stock fraud charge, when Sven Robinson, liberal MP, skated out the courthouse door after "pocketing" a $47,000 ring at an auction, right in front of security cameras?
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He asked a great question: why was Martha Stewart jailed on a rather vague stock fraud charge, when Sven Robinson, liberal MP, skated out the courthouse door after "pocketing" a $47,000 ring at an auction, right in front of security cameras?
Archive 2004-08-01 2004
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It was hurried through, in order that its passage twelve days before the close of the session might prevent the President from "pocketing" it -- letting it fail for want of his signature, without risking a veto.
The Negro and the Nation A History of American Slavery and Enfranchisement George Spring Merriam 1878
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When questioned by Brownsville police, Batsell admitted to "pocketing" cash payments of up to $400, the documents state.
Brownsville Herald : 2010
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When questioned by Brownsville police, Batsell admitted to "pocketing" cash payments of up to $400, the documents state.
Brownsville Herald : 2010
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