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scauper

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scau⋅per

[skaw-per]
–noun
a graver with a flattened or hollowed blade, used in engraving.
Also, scorper.


Origin:
1815–25; var. of scalper < L scalprum scraper. See scalpel
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scauper

noun
a graver used to scoop out broad areas when engraving wood or metal 
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