boundsgoer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A land surveyor, who walked and measured the boundaries of towns (and typically received alcohol in return).

Pronunciation

/ˈbaʊndzˌɡoʊəɹ/ /ˈbaʊndzˌɡəʊər/

Word forms

boundsgoer boundsgoers

Etymology

From bounds + goer.

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