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rat⋅ter

[rat-er]
–noun
a person, animal, or thing that catches rats, as a terrier or a cat.

Origin:
1825–35; rat + -er 1
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rat·ter   (rāt'ər)   
n.  
  1. One that catches or kills rats: Many terriers are good ratters.

  2. Slang One who betrays or deserts another.

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