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harpooner|hɑːˈpuːnə(r)| [f. harpoon v. + -er1. Cf. F. harponneur (17th c.).] One who hurls or fires a harpoon.
1726G. Shelvocke Voy. round World (1757) 420 They seldom can want a supply of this [fish], the men being expert harpooners. 1829Marryat F. Mildmay xiii, The harpooner poised his weapon. 1878Markham Gt. Frozen Sea vii. 86 Selecting the largest of the three as his victim, our harpooner carefully laid his gun. |