boundsgoer en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈbaʊndzˌɡəʊər/ (UK)
- /ˈbaʊndzˌɡoʊəɹ/ (US)
Etymology
From bounds + goer.
Meanings
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(historical) A land surveyor, who walked and measured the boundaries of towns (and typically received alcohol in return).
For quotations using this term, see Citations:boundsgoer.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| boundsgoers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |