SALVOR

salvager, salvor

(noun) someone who salvages

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

salvor (plural salvors)

One who salvages; especially, one who voluntarily assists in saving a distressed ship or its goods at sea.

Coordinate terms

• salvee

Anagrams

• rovals, valors

Source: Wiktionary


Sal"vor, n. Etym: [See Salvation, Save] (Law)

Definition: One who assists in saving a ship or goods at sea, without being under special obligation to do so. Wheaton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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