▪ I. stropper dial.
(ˈstrɒpə(r))
[f. strop v.2 + -er1.]
= strapper2.
| 1707 Terrier of South Hykeham, Lincs. (E.D.D.) For a new bare cow three pence, for a stropper three half-pence. |
▪ II. ˈstropper, n.2
[f. strop v.1 + -er1.]
A (mechanical) device for sharpening esp. double-edged razor blades. Cf. strop n. 3.
| 1925 Punch Almanack 1926 p. xxxvi/1 (Advt.), For velvet smooth shaves strop your razor on a Twinplex Stropper. 1928 Punch 4 Apr. p. xxvi/2 The amazing new Kriss Kross Stropper is almost human in its action. |