"compasser" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: compassers [plural]
Etymology: compass + -er Etymology templates: {{suf|en|compass|er|id2=agent noun}} compass + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} compasser (plural compassers)
  1. One who or that which compasses.
    Sense id: en-compasser-en-noun-J93eaZMa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er (agent noun)

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