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scalp·er I. \ˈskalpə(r), -kau̇p-\ noun (-s) Etymology: scalp (I) + -er : one that scalps: as a. : a slaughterhouse worker who skins animals' heads b. : any of various machines or devices used in scalping grain c. (1) : a speculator who seeks to make small profits on quick transactions (2) : a speculator who obtains and resells something (as theater tickets) at prices usually greatly above the stated rates d. : rosser II. noun (-s) Etymology: Latin, chisel, knife — more at scalpel : scorper III. noun also scalping boot (-s) Etymology: scalper from scalp (III) + -er; scalping from gerund of scalp (III) : a light leather or rubber toe boot worn by a horse on the hind foot to prevent scalping |