rooter 1
/rooh"teuhr, root"euhr/ , n.
1. a person, animal, or thing that roots, as with the snout.
2. South Midland and Southern U.S. a pig's snout.
3. See black buffalo .
[ 1640-50; ROOT 2 + -ER 1 ]
rooter 2
/rooh"teuhr/ or, sometimes, /root"euhr/ , n.
1. a person who roots for, supports, or encourages a team or contestant.
2. a loyal and enthusiastic helper, follower, or supporter.
[ 1885-90; ROOT 3 + -ER 1 ]