CROPPERS

Noun

croppers

plural of cropper

Source: Wiktionary

CROPPER

Crop"per (krp"pr), n.

1. One that crops.

2. A variety of pigeon with a large crop; a pouter.

3. (Mech.)

Definition: A machine for cropping, as for shearing off bolts or rod iron, or for facing cloth.

4. A fall on one's head when riding at full speed, as in hunting; hence, a sudden failure or collapse. [Slang.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition