scourer

English

/ˈskaʊɹə/, /ˈskaʊɹəɹ/

noun
Definitions
  • A tool used to scour, usually used to clean cookware.
  • agent Agent noun of scour; a person who scours.
  • (obsolete) A rover or footpad; a prowling robber.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English scourer affix from English scour.

Origin

English

scour

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