trampler
(ˈtræmplə(r))
[f. trample v. + -er1.]
One who tramples, in various senses.
| 1580 Hollyband Treas. Fr. Tong, Trotteur, vn villotier, a trotter, a trampler. 1611 Cotgr., Fouleur, a treader (of grapes, &c.), a stamper, or trampler on. 1784 Cowper Task vi. 465 Th' injurious trampler upon Nature's law. 1816 Byron Ch. Har. iii. xx, The trampler of her vineyards. |
† b. ? A go-between, intermediary; an attorney. Obs. Cant.
| 1608 Middleton Trick to Catch Old One i. iv, [He] has been a trampler of the law, sir; and the devil has a care of his footmen. 1620 Middleton & Rowley World Tost at Tennis 784 Pity your trampler, sir, your poor solicitor. 1630 J. Taylor (Water P.) Water Cormorant Wks. iii. 13/2 The trampler is in hast, O cleere the way, Takes fees with both hands cause he cannot stay. |