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sapper

Pronunciation: /ˈsapə/
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Definition of sapper

noun

  • a soldier responsible for tasks such as building and repairing roads and bridges, laying and clearing mines, etc..
  • British a private soldier in the Corps of Royal Engineers.

Origin:

early 17th century: from the verb sap2 + -er1

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Definition of sapper in the US English dictionary