scalloper

noun

scal·lop·er | \ˈskä-lə-pər,

ˈska-, ˈskȯ-\

Definition of scalloper

1 : a person who dredges for or gathers scallops

2 : a boat equipped and used to dredge for scallops

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The first known use of scalloper was circa 1881

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