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tester

noun test·er \ ˈte-stər \

Definition of tester

: one that tests or is used for testing

First Known Use of tester

1661

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tester

noun tes·ter \ ˈtē-stər , ˈte- \

Definition of tester

: the canopy over a bed, pulpit, or altar

Origin and Etymology of tester

Middle English, headboard of a bed, canopy, from Anglo-French, from teste head, from Late Latin testa skull, from Latin, shell

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tester

noun tes·ter \ ˈte-stər \

Definition of tester

: teston a

Origin and Etymology of tester

modification of Middle French testart, from teston

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