"specksioneer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: specksioneers [plural]
Rhymes: -ɪə(ɹ) Etymology: From speck. Head templates: {{en-noun}} specksioneer (plural specksioneers)
  1. (dated or historical) A chief harpooner, who also directs in cutting up the speck, or blubber, of the whale. Synonyms: specktioneer
    Sense id: en-specksioneer-en-noun-FK3sdEAh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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