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CAPTOR

\kˈaptə], \kˈaptə], \k_ˈa_p_t_ə]\

Definitions of CAPTOR

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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One who takes a pris oner or a prize.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

One who takes a pris oner or a prize.

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

One who takes or holds captive.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

One who seizes or captures, as a ship.

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

n. [Latin] One who takes a prisoner or a prize either by sea or land.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

He that takes a prisoner, or a prize.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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