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rosser

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ross·​er | \ -sə(r) \
plural -s

Definition of rosser

: one that rosses:
a : a logger who peels the bark and smooths the wood on one side of logs so they can be dragged more easily

— called also barker, scalper, slipper

b : one who peels bark from pulpwood to save wood that would be wasted if peeling were done by machine
c : peeler sense 1b
d(1) : an attachment for a circular saw to remove scaly and gritty bark ahead of the kerf
(2) : a machine for removing bark from pulpwood

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First Known Use of rosser

1872, in the meaning defined above

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“Rosser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rosser. Accessed 25 Sep. 2021.

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