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Thread #117136 Message #2520851
Posted By: Q (Frank Staplin)
20-Dec-08 - 03:47 PM
Thread Name: BS: Definition of 'Rounder'
Subject: RE: BS: Definition of 'Rounder'
The OED has a number of definitions,
1. One who goes around, in special senses
One who goes around a watch of sentinels (military)
A Methodist local preacher (Eng.)
One who makes the rounds of prisons, workhouses, saloons, etc.; a habitual criminal, drunkard or loafer (Chiefly U. S.). Also roundsman.
A game played with bat and ball (Eng.)
A round of thanks
One who rounds shoes (anything rounded with a tool)
A round tower (also roundel)
Buying a round, standing a round, etc. defined under round.