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stalker

stal·ker

UK/ˈstɔːkə(ɹ)/ US/ˈstaːkɐ/ fairly common

noun

1.

someone who walks with long stiff strides

2.

someone who stalks game

3.

someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions

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Origin

From Middle English stalkere, equivalent to stalk + -er.

Phrases

  • deer stalker

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