tester
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1tes·ter

noun \ˈtēs-tər, ˈtes-\

Definition of TESTER

: the canopy over a bed, pulpit, or altar

Origin of TESTER

Middle English, headboard of a bed, canopy, from Anglo-French, from teste head, from Late Latin testa skull, from Latin, shell
First Known Use: 14th century

2tes·ter

noun \ˈtes-tər\

Definition of TESTER

: teston a

Origin of TESTER

modification of Middle French testart, from teston
First Known Use: 1546

3test·er

noun \ˈtes-tər\

Definition of TESTER

: one that tests or is used for testing

First Known Use of TESTER

1661

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