CAPPER

Proper noun

Capper (plural Cappers)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Capper is the 24747th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 1007 individuals. Capper is most common among White (94.94%) individuals.

Anagrams

• precap

Etymology 1

Noun

capper (plural cappers)

One who caps.

A device or person that applies caps, as to bullets or bottles.

A person that makes or sells caps.

A finale.

(US, slang, dated) A by-bidder; a decoy for gamblers.

Etymology 2

Noun

capper (plural cappers)

(internet slang) A person who records a television broadcast to their computer.

Anagrams

• precap

Source: Wiktionary


Cap"per, n.

1. One whose business is to make or sell caps.

2. A by-bidder; a decoy for gamblers [Slang, U. S.].

3. An instrument for applying a percussion cap to a gun or cartridge.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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