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Webster 1913 Edition

Rummager

Rum′ma-ger

,
Noun.
1.
One who rummages.
2.
(Naut.)
A person on shipboard whose business was to take charge of stowing the cargo; – formerly written
roomager
, and
romager
.
[Obs.]
The master must provide a perfect mariner, called a
romager
, to range and bestow all merchandise.
Hakluyt.

Definition 2025

rummager

rummager

English

Alternative forms

  • (ship worker): roomager, romager (obsolete)

Noun

rummager ‎(plural rummagers)

  1. One who rummages.
  2. (obsolete) A worker in charge of stowing cargo on a ship.
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