shaver

shav·er

[shey-ver]
noun
1.
a person or thing that shaves.
2.
an electric razor.
3.
Informal. a small boy; youngster.
4.
a fellow.
5.
a person who makes close bargains or is extortionate.

Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English; see shave, -er1; compare chip off the old block

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shaver (ˈʃeɪvə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a person or thing that shaves
2.  electric razor, Also called: electric shaver an electrically powered implement for shaving, having reciprocating or rotating blades behind a fine metal comb or pierced foil
3.  informal a youngster, esp a young boy
4.  obsolete a person who makes hard or extortionate bargains

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