rounder
Pronunciation: /ˈɹaʊ̯ndəː/
The English word “rounder” has 8 meanings listed here.
noun
- A Methodist preacher traveling a circuit, also referred to as a circuit rider.
- A railroad man who worked at a roundhouse, operating the turntable.
- A person who earns a living by playing cards
- A person who makes the rounds of bars, saloons, and similar establishments; figuratively, a debaucher or roué
- One who rounds; one who comes about frequently or regularly.
- A tool for making an edge or surface round.
- A fight lasting a specified number of rounds.
- A sports league draft selection in a specified round or the player drafted with that selection.
Etymology
From Middle English rounder, roundere, equivalent to round + -er (comparative suffix).
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