salvor

[ sal-ver ]

noun
  1. a person who salvages or helps to salvage a ship, cargo, etc.

Origin of salvor

1
First recorded in 1670–80; salv(age) + -or2

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salvor

salver

/ (ˈsælvə) /


noun
  1. a person instrumental in salvaging a vessel or its cargo

Origin of salvor

1
C17: from salvage + -or 1

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