† bombaster Obs.
(see the vb.)
[f. as prec. + -er1.]
One who stuffs or pads.
| 1611 Cotgr., Embourreur, a stuffer, bumbaster or puffer up of things with flocks, etc. 1708 Motteux Rabelais' Pantag. Prognost. v, Stuffers and Bumbasters of Pack-saddles. |