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SHARPER

\ʃˈɑːpə], \ʃˈɑːpə], \ʃ_ˈɑː_p_ə]\

Definitions of SHARPER

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A cheat; a swindler; a rogue.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

A knave; cheat.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

A shrewd man in making bargains; a tricking fellow; a cheat in bargaining or gaining.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

One who resorts to any means, however disreputable, of obtaining money; a tricky fellow; a cheat.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. A shrewd man in making bargains; a tricking fellow; a cheat in bargaining or ;aiming ; swindler; rogue.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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