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forcer

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[ fawr-ser, fohr- ]
/ ˈfɔr sər, ˈfoʊr- /

noun

a person or thing that forces.

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Origin of forcer

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First recorded in 1550–60; force + -er1

Words nearby forcer

force-out, force play, forceps, forceps delivery, force pump, forcer, force-ripe, for certain, Forces, force someone's hand, force to be reckoned with

Definition for forcer (2 of 2)

forcer2
[ fawr-ser, fohr- ]
/ ˈfɔr sər, ˈfoʊr- /

noun Archaic.

a coffer or chest.

Origin of forcer

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1300–50; Middle English <Old French
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