Definitions For Capper

Noun

{{enm-noun, cappers}} capper (maker of caps or other headgear)

Descendants

{{desc, en, capper}}

References

{{R:MED Online, entry=capper (n.) , id=MED6736 , accessdate=2018-07-18}}

Etymology 1

from middle english capper; equivalent to cap + er.

Noun

CAPPER (plural CAPPERs) One who caps. A device or person that applies caps, as to bullets or bottles. A person that makes or sells caps. A finale. (US, slang, dated) A by-bidder; a decoy for gamblers.

Translations

Finnish: kapseloimiskone Finnish: hatuntekijä, hattumaakari Finnish: huippukohta Russian: коне́ц, m

See also

milliner

Etymology 2

abbreviated form of capture + er.

Noun

CAPPER (plural CAPPERs) (internet slang) A person who records a television broadcast to their computer.

Anagrams

precap

Middle English

Alternative forms

{{alter, enm, cappere, capyare, kapiare, capere, capier}}

Etymology

From {{af, enm, cappe, -er}}.