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swamper

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swamp⋅er

[swom-per]
–noun
1. Informal. a person who inhabits, works in, or is exceptionally familiar with swamps.
2. a general assistant or laborer; menial.
3. a person who trims felled trees into logs at a logging camp or sawmill.
4. Citizens Band Radio Slang. a motorist or truck driver, esp. one using a CB radio.

Origin:
1715–25; swamp + -er 1
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swamp·er   (swŏm'pər, swôm'-)   
n.  
  1. One who lives in or close to a swamp.

  2. One who clears a swamp or forest.

    1. A helper, as in a restaurant.

    2. A truck driver's assistant.

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