LURKER

lurker, skulker, lurcher

(noun) someone waiting in concealment

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

lurker (plural lurkers)

One who lurks.

(Internet) A user who observes a community rather than participating; someone who reads or takes advantage of content on a website, newsgroup, etc. but does not contribute.

(archaic, UK, dialect) A small fishing-boat.

Source: Wiktionary


Lurk"er, n.

1. One who lurks.

2. A small fishing boat. [Prov. Eng.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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