raker

English

noun
Definitions
  • A person who uses a rake.
  • A machine for raking grain or hay.
  • A gun positioned so as to rake an enemy ship with gunfire.

Etymology

Suffix from English rake (man habituated to immoral conduct).

Origin

English

rake

Gloss

man habituated to immoral conduct

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