PLUMPER


Meaning of PLUMPER in English

I. -mpə(r) noun

( -s )

Etymology: plump (VII) + -er

1. : one that swells out something ; especially : something carried in the mouth to fill out the cheeks

2. : a solution used in tanning to remove acid from a hide and thus allow the tanning material to act quickly ; also : a worker that applies this solution

II. noun

( -s )

Etymology: plump (I) + -er

1.

a. : an act or instance of falling suddenly or heavily (as from a horse)

b. archaic : a heavy blow

2. chiefly Britain : a vote given to one candidate only when the voter might vote for more than one for the same office (as for several candidates for a county council)

3. dialect : a downright lie

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.