rustler

[ ruhs-ler ]

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noun

a cattle thief.
a person or thing that rustles.

Informal. an active, energetic person.

Origin of rustler

First recorded in 1810–20; rustle + -er¹

Words Nearby rustler

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How to use rustler in a sentence

Lights flashed in the windows, and somebody cried, “The rustler boys are coming!”
The Cattle-Baron's Daughter | Harold Bindloss
The rustler knowing this, ear-marks a calf and takes chances on its being discovered the calf has no brand.
The Long Dim Trail | Forrestine C. Hooker
Isbel appeared to be remarkably efficient as camp-rustler and cook, but he did not inspire me with confidence.
Tales of lonely trails | Zane Grey
rustler stopped short, but the style continued to cut and ruin the wax cylinder.
Bird Lore, Volume I--1899 | Various
Next I removed the perch from that side and then rustler absolutely refused to sing any more.
Bird Lore, Volume I--1899 | Various

British Dictionary definitions for rustler

rustler

/ (ˈrʌslə) /

noun

mainly US and Canadian a cattle or horse thief
US and Canadian informal an energetic or vigorous person

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