SAPPER

sapper

(noun) a military engineer who does sapping (digging trenches or undermining fortifications)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

sapper (plural sappers)

One who saps; specifically, one who is employed in working at saps, building and repairing fortifications, and the like. Often known as a combat engineer or military engineer.

(British, colloquial) An officer or private of the Royal Engineers.

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Sap"per, n. Etym: [Cf. F. sapeur.]

Definition: One who saps; specifically (Mil.), one who is employed in working at saps, building and repairing fortifications, and the like.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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