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raiser

rai·ser

UK/ˈɹeɪzə(ɹ)/ US/ˈreɪzɜr/ uncommon

noun

1.

a bridge partner who increases the partner''s bid

2.

someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil

Origin

From raise + -er.

Phrases

  • hair raiser

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