noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who uses a ripple (toothed instrument) to remove the seeds and seed vessels from flax, broom corn, etc.
2. 2
   The instrument used for this purpose; ripple.

Etymology

From ripple + -er.

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