Ductor
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 One who leads. obsolete
"The Rhombus or Lozenge figure ſo viſible in this order, vvas alſo a remarkable form of battle in the Grecian Cavalry, […] As being moſt ready to turn every vvay, and beſt to be commanded, as having its ductors, or Commanders at each Angle."
- 2 A device, usually in the form of an oscillating roller, for transferring ink from a source to the ink train rollers in a controlled manner.
"1883, Andrew Overend, "Inking apparatus for printing-machines", US patent US363760, filed 9 November 1883, issued 24 May 1887. The combination, with a fountain-roller and an ink-cylinder, of a ductor movable between said roller and cylinder for delivering ink from one to the other..."
Example
More examples"The Rhombus or Lozenge figure ſo viſible in this order, vvas alſo a remarkable form of battle in the Grecian Cavalry, […] As being moſt ready to turn every vvay, and beſt to be commanded, as having its ductors, or Commanders at each Angle."
Etymology
From Latin ductor, agent noun of duco (“to lead”).
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