SCOURER


Meaning of SCOURER in English

I. -au̇rə(r) noun

( -s )

Etymology: scour (I) + -er

: one that scours: as

a. archaic : one who roisters violently through the streets

b. : one who ranges far and wide

the relentless boy scourer of Patagonian seas — Bret Harte

II. noun

( -s )

Etymology: scour (III) + -er

1. : one whose work consists of scouring: as

a. : one who cleans drains

b. : one who polishes or cleanses by scouring

c. : one who smooths and stretches hides by scraping

d. : one who scours shoe lasts to shape on an abrasive wheel

2. : a machine that scours ; specifically : a machine that scours wheat

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