swabber

English

noun
Definitions
  • One who swabs a floor or deck.
  • An instrument for swabbing.
  • A baker's implement for cleaning ovens.
  • (nautical) An interior officer on British warships, responsible for seeing that the ship was kept clean.
  • (card games) Four privileged cards, formerly used in betting in whist.

Etymology

Suffix from English swab.

Origin

English

swab

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