roper

English

noun
Definitions
  • agent Agent noun of rope; one who uses a rope, especially one who throws a lariat or lasso.
  • (dated) A maker of ropes.
  • One who ropes goods; a packer.
  • (archaic) A crafty fellow; one fit to be hanged.
  • (slang)
  • A person hired by a gambling establishment to locate potential customers and bring them in.

Etymology

Suffix from English rope.

Origin

English

rope

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