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ripper (iou)



ripper noun. E17.
[from RIP verb1 + -ER1.]
A person who rips something. E17.
b. spec. A murderer who rips or mutilates the victims' bodies. L19.
A thing, esp. a tool or apparatus, which rips something. L18.
b. spec. An implement that is attached to a tractor to break up concrete or hard soil. M20.
A person or thing of particular excellence; spec. an attractive young woman. slang (now chiefly Austral.). M19.
A bill abolishing a State or city office or commission. US colloq. L19.
A kind of illegal fishing tackle comprising a line with a heavy metal bar attached to it fitted with hooks. Scot. E20.

Loon (medicine)


loon
<ornithology> Any one of several aquatic, wed-footed, northern birds of the genus Urinator (formerly Colymbus), noted for their expertness in diving and swimming under water. The common loon, or great northern diver (Urinator imber, or Colymbus torquatus), and the red-throated loon or diver (U. Septentrionalis), are the best known species. See Diver.

Origin: For older loom, Icel. Lmr; akin to Dan. & Sw. Lom.

Source: Websters Dictionary