"ductor" meaning in English

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          "text": "The Rhombus or Lozenge figure ſo viſible in this order, vvas alſo a remarkable form of battle in the Grecian Cavalry, […] As being moſt ready to turn every vvay, and beſt to be commanded, as having its ductors, or Commanders at each Angle.",
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        "One who leads."
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        "(obsolete) One who leads."
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          "text": "Ink is transferred to the ink distribution rollers by a ductor roller.",
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        "(printing) A device, usually in the form of an oscillating roller, for transferring ink from a source to the ink train rollers in a controlled manner."
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