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cooper
CIDE DICTIONARY
cooper, n. [From Coop.].
One who makes barrels, hogsheads, casks, etc. [1913 Webster]
cooper, v. t.
To do the work of a cooper upon; as, to cooper a cask or barrel. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
cooper, n. & v.
--n. a maker or repairer of casks, barrels, etc.
--v.tr. make or repair (a cask).
--n. a maker or repairer of casks, barrels, etc.
--v.tr. make or repair (a cask).
Etymology
ME f. MDu., MLG kuper f. kupe COOP
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