RIPPERS

Proper noun

Rippers

plural of Ripper

Noun

rippers

plural of ripper

Source: Wiktionary


RIPPER

Rip"ler, Rip"per, n. Etym: [Cf. Rip a basket, or Riparian.] (O.E. Law)

Definition: One who brings fish from the seacoast to markets in inland towns. [Obs.] But what's the action we are for now Robbing a ripper of his fish. Beau & Fl.

Rip"per, n.

1. One who, or that which, rips; a ripping tool.

2. A tool for trimming the edges of roofing slates.

3. Anything huge, extreme, startling, etc. [Slang.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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