"hefter" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hefters [plural]
Etymology: From heft + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|heft|er|id2=agent noun}} heft + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} hefter (plural hefters)
  1. One who hefts something.

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