terpster en · NOUN
Etymology
terp + -ster
Meanings
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(dated, slang) A dance performer.
This year, the London terpsters are offering only two of their famous full-lengthers, Swan Lake and Sleeping Princess, altho their own two-act version of Giselle will get a preem unveiling here.
1950, Billboard, volume 62, number 38, page 50:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| terpsters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |