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scourer Definition


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scour2
verb scoured, scouring
    1. To make an exhaustive search of (an area).
      Thesaurus: search, probe, scrutinize, comb, forage, ransack.
    2. To range over or move quickly over (an area).
Derivative: scourer
    Someone who scours.
    A device or container for scouring.
Etymology: 14c: from Norse skur storm, shower.



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