spiller

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun an attacker who sheds or spills blood
noun a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys)

From Middle English spiller, from spill + -er.

“One moment, Spiller,” said Psmith. — Mike, P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
"One moment, Spiller," said Psmith. — Mike and Psmith, Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)
(See 1917, 1918, 1919.) (H.) Bean Spiller. — The best short stories of 1920, and the yearbook of the American short story, Unknown

shedder

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