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seal⋅er

1[see-ler]
–noun
1. an officer appointed to examine and test weights and measures, and to set a stamp upon such as are true to the standard.
2. a substance applied to a porous surface as a basecoat for paint, varnish, etc.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME seler. See seal 1 , -er 1

seal⋅er

2[see-ler]
–noun
a person or ship engaged in hunting seals.

Origin:
1760–70; seal 2 + -er 1
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seal·er 1   (sē'lər)   
n.  
  1. One that seals, as an undercoat of paint or varnish used to size a surface.

  2. An officer who inspects, tests, and certifies weights and measures.

seal·er 2   (sē'lər)   
n.  One that is engaged in the hunting of seals.
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