DCHP-1 Online
pitch on 
v. travel from one camping place to another; move on, especially in stages, camping en route. Also pitch along.
See also: pitch ((v.)) (def. 1)
- 1859 . . . they were a party of 1500 warriors from 1200 lodges, who were then "pitching on" towards Fort Edmonton; that is they were making short journeys, and pitching their tents on towards Edmonton, leaving few behind capable of bearing arms.
- 1859 . . . they were a party of 1500 warriors from 1200 lodges, who were then "pitching on" towards Fort Edmonton; that is they were making short journeys, and pitching their tents on towards Edmonton, leaving few behind capable of bearing arms.