borderer

[ bawr-der-er ]

/ ˈbɔr dər ər /

noun

a person who dwells on or near the border of a country, region, etc.

Nearby words

border states, border tax, border terrier, border, the, bordereau, borderer, borderland, borderless, borderline, borderline personality, borderline personality disorder

Origin of borderer

First recorded in 1485–95; border + -er¹

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Examples from the Web for borderer

Revenge fired the young Borderer, and, with his Jedburgh-staff, he made a dash at the hand of the traitor.
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland|Various
Thus spoke the Borderer, and with his battle-axe in his hand, he embraced his wife and his son, and wept.
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland|Various
"Very good," remarked the borderer, who had been thinking over matters even at the time he questioned the boys.
The Pioneer Boys on the Great Lakes|Harrison Adams
"That would do little good, truly," muttered the borderer, like one musing.
The Wept of Wish-Ton-Wish|James Fenimore Cooper

A gigantic Borderer rose blushing into view, and was greeted with howls of derision by his fellows.
The House with the Green Shutters|George Douglas Brown

British Dictionary definitions for borderer

borderer

/ (ˈbɔːdərə) /

noun

a person who lives in a border area, esp the border between England and Scotland

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