About The Word Roper
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Roper
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What's The Definition Of Roper?
[n] a craftsman who makes ropes
[n] a cowboy who uses a lasso to rope cattle or horses [n] a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game) Synonyms | Synonyms for Roper: ropemaker | rope-maker Related Terms | Find terms related to Roper: See Also | artificer | artisan | cattleman | cowboy | cowhand | cowherd | cowman | cowpoke | cowpuncher | craftsman | decoy | journeyman | puncher | steerer Roper In Webster's Dictionary \Rop"er\, n.
1. A maker of ropes. --P. Plowman.
2. One who ropes goods; a packer.
3. One fit to be hanged. [Old Slang] --Douce.
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