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searcher

searc·her

UK/ˈsɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ US/ˈsɝt͡ʃɚ/ rare obsolete uk

noun

1.

someone making a search or inquiry

  • “they are seekers after truth”
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2.

a customs official whose job is to search baggage or goods or vehicles for contraband or dutiable items

3.

Origin

From Middle English serchour, sercher, from Old French cercheor; equivalent to search + -er.

Phrases

  • caterpillar searcher
  • fiery searcher
  • spring searcher

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