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trampler|ˈtræmplə(r)|
[f. trample v. + -er1.]
One who tramples, in various senses.
1580Hollyband Treas. Fr. Tong, Trotteur, vn villotier, a trotter, a trampler. 1611Cotgr., Fouleur, a treader (of grapes, &c.), a stamper, or trampler on. 1784Cowper Task vi. 465 Th' injurious trampler upon Nature's law. 1816Byron Ch. Har. iii. xx, The trampler of her vineyards.
†b. ? A go-between, intermediary; an attorney. Obs. Cant.
1608Middleton Trick to Catch Old One i. iv, [He] has been a trampler of the law, sir; and the devil has a care of his footmen. 1620Middleton & Rowley World Tost at Tennis 784 Pity your trampler, sir, your poor solicitor. 1630J. Taylor (Water P.) Water Cormorant Wks. iii. 13/2 The trampler is in hast, O cleere the way, Takes fees with both hands cause he cannot stay. |