† ˈscorser Obs.
[f. scorse v.1 + -er1.]
One who exchanges or barters. See also horse-corser.
| 1531 Elyot Gov. i. x, Virgile leaueth farre behynde hym all hakneymen, and skosers. 1567 Jewel Def. Apol. vi. 738 Christe sommetime thruste sutche Buiers, Sellers, Brokers, & Scorsers out of the Temple. 1611 Cotgr., Compermutant, a changer, scoorser [etc.]. 1617 [see horse-corser]. 1755 Johnson s.v. Scourse, A horse scourser. |