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forcer

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

noun

  1. a person or thing that forces.


forcer 2 American  
[fawr-ser, fohr-] / ˈfɔr sər, ˈfoʊr- /

noun

Archaic.
  1. a coffer or chest.


Etymology

Origin of forcer1

First recorded in 1550–60; force + -er 1

Origin of forcer2

1300–50; Middle English < Old French

Example Sentences

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Antony Gerard, a phenomenal card forcer, spent his week dazzling attendees with his skills.

From The Verge • Sep. 24, 2014

Que c'est un divin cri du chanteur éternal, Le tien, qui pour forcer le jour tardif d'éclore Déchire avec splendeur le voile épars du ciel.

From Confessions of a Young Man by Moore, George (George Augustus)

Si, se soir, quelcun tâche de forcer l'entrée de votre chambre, je vous implore de rester calme et sûre que je suis avec Vous et Vos soeurs à vous protéger.

From Rescuing the Czar Two authentic Diaries arranged and translated by Smythe, James P.

Now I could fit yer up a fust-rate, double action, wheel crank forcer, as ’ud send the water a-flying up like a steam-engine.”

From Original Penny Readings A Series of Short Sketches by Fenn, George Manville

Au début je n'avais pas cru à la possibilité de forcer les Dardanelles sans l'intervention de l'armée.

From Gallipoli Diary, Volume I by Hamilton, Ian, Sir