I. ˈskalpə(r), -kau̇p- noun
( -s )
Etymology: scalp (I) + -er
: one that scalps: as
a. : a slaughterhouse worker who skins animals' heads
b. : any of various machines or devices used in scalping grain
c.
(1) : a speculator who seeks to make small profits on quick transactions
(2) : a speculator who obtains and resells something (as theater tickets) at prices usually greatly above the stated rates
d. : rosser
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin, chisel, knife — more at scalpel
: scorper
III. noun
also scalping boot
( -s )
Etymology: scalper from scalp (III) + -er; scalping from gerund of scalp (III)
: a light leather or rubber toe boot worn by a horse on the hind foot to prevent scalping