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southpaw

noun south·paw \-ˌp\

: someone who is left-handed; especially : a left-handed baseball pitcher or boxer

Full Definition of SOUTHPAW

:  left-hander; especially :  a left-handed baseball pitcher
southpaw adjective
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First Known Use of SOUTHPAW

1870
SOUTHPAW Defined for Kids

southpaw

noun south·paw \ˈsath-ˌp\

Definition of SOUTHPAW for Kids

:  a person (as a baseball pitcher) who is left-handed

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