GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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    Ripler (?), Ripper (?),  n. [Cf. Rip a basket, or Riparian.] (O.E. Law) One who brings fish from the seacoast to markets in inland towns. [Obs.]
   
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   But what's the action we are for now ?
   
   Robbing a ripper of his fish. Beau. & Fl.
   
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   Ripper (?), n.
   1. One who, or that which, rips; a ripping tool.
   
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   2. A tool for trimming the edges of roofing slates.
   
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   3. Anything huge, extreme, startling, etc. [Slang.]
   
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