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patcher|ˈpætʃə(r)| [f. patch v. + -er1.] One who patches: see the verb. Also patcher-up.
1528Tindale Wks. (Parker Soc.) I. 135 He is no patcher; he cannot build on another man's foundation. 1552Huloet, Bodger, botcher, mender, or patcher of olde garmentes. 1611Cotgr., Renoüeur de vieilles causes,..a peecer or patcher vp of ruinous causes. 1694Motteux Rabelais v. (1737) 214 Patchers, Clowters, and Botchers of old trumpery Stuff. 1841Emerson Misc., Conservative (1884) 259 A timid cobbler and patcher. 1875Jowett Plato (ed. 2) I. 295 A mender of old shoes, or patcher up of clothes. |