Definition of cropper
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: one that crops
cropper
noun (2)Definition of cropper (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a severe fall
2
: a sudden or violent failure or collapse
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The first known use of cropper was in the 15th century
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