boundsgoer

English

Etymology

From bounds +‎ goer.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈbaʊndzˌɡoʊəɹ/
• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈbaʊndzˌɡəʊər/

Noun

boundsgoer (plural boundsgoers)

1. (historical) A land surveyor, who walked and measured the boundaries of towns (and typically received alcohol in return).
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