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angler

ang·ler

UK/ˈæŋ.ɡlə(ɹ)/ US/ˈæŋ.ɡlɚ/ rare archaic uk

noun

1.

a scheming person; someone who schemes to gain an advantage

2.

a fisherman who uses a hook and line

Synonyms
3.

Origin

From Middle English angler, angleer, angeler, equivalent to angle + -er.

Phrases

  • Anglers Reach

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