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do·er

   [doo-er]
noun
1.
a person or thing that does something, especially a person who gets things done with vigor and efficiency.
2.
a person characterized by action, as distinguished from one given to contemplation.
3.
Australian. an amusing or eccentric person; character.
Origin:
1300–50; Middle English. See do1, -er1
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doer (ˈduːə)
 
—n
1.  a person or thing that does something or acts in a specified manner: a doer of good
2.  an active or energetic person
3.  a thriving animal, esp a horse

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doer
c.1300, agent noun from do.
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