Shaver

Definitions

1. One who shaves.
2. A surname.
3. A barber, one whose occupation is to shave.
4. A tool or machine for shaving; an electric razor.
5. An extortionate bargainer; a sharper.
   obsolete, slang
6. One who fleeces; a pillager; a plunderer.
7. A boy; a lad; a little fellow.
   colloquial

Equivalents

Examples

“The shaver is an honest friendly man as before: he has a good deal⟳ to do to smother his Welsh fire, which, you know⟳, he has in a greater degree than some would imagine⟳. He posts himself a good part of the year in some warm house, wins the ladies money at ombre, and convinces them, that they are highly obliged to him.”

“By these shavers the Turks were stripped.”

“"Excuse⟳ me, ladies and gentlemen," said the sergeant, "but as I have⟳ mentioned at the door to this young shaver" (which he hadn't), "I am on a chase⟳ in the name⟳ of the King, and I want⟳ the blacksmith."”

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