English Explanatory Dictionary

scourer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tool used to scour, usually used to clean cookware.
  2. Agent noun of scour; a person who scours.
  3. A rover or footpad; a prowling robber.

Pronunciation

/ˈskaʊɹə/ /ˈskaʊɹəɹ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-scourer.wav

Word forms

scourer scourers

Etymology

From Middle English scourer, skourer, scowrrere, equivalent to scour + -er.

Derived words

gong scourer scourer pad
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