Curber

//ˈkəːbə// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Someone or something which curbs.

    "[T]hey required him as a safeguard against the demon and a curber of other people's crimes."

  2. 2
    A type of thief who used a ‘curb’ or hooked pole to steal things through open windows. historical, slang

    "Night was the natural time for the curber’s activities and striking up an acquaintance with a serving maid was an invaluable way of getting a window left open or learning the exact layout of the rooms in the house."

Example

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"[T]hey required him as a safeguard against the demon and a curber of other people's crimes."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From curb (verb) + -er.

Etymology 2

From curb (noun) + -er.

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