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prospector|prəʊˈspɛktə(r), ˈprɒspɛktə(r)|
Also -er.
[a. late L. prōspector one who looks out, foresees, or provides, agent-n. f. prōspic-ĕre: see prospect n.]
One who prospects; in quots., one who explores a region for gold or the like: see prospect v. 4, 5.
1857J. D. Borthwick 3 Years California vi. 124 A ‘prospecter’ goes out with pick and shovel, and a wash-pan; and..digs down till he reaches the dirt in which it may be expected that the gold will be found. 1862Times 8 Apr., Mr. Disraeli may be a good prospecter, and he may make the best of his ‘claim’, but the result is nil. 1884Ibid. 18 Apr. 8 All the trains..bring in new settlers and prospectors. |