A notorious lie.--Carr's Craven. Brockett.
Whenever Mrs. Oscar Dust told a stretcher, old Waters was expected to swear to it.--Field, Drama at Pokerville.
·noun One who, or that which, stretches. II. Stretcher ·noun A piece of timber used in building. I...
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