"turfer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: turfers [plural]
Etymology: From turf + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|turf|er}} turf + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} turfer (plural turfers)
  1. A person who lays turf.

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