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Webster 1913 Edition


Rounder

Round′er

,
Noun.
1.
One who rounds; one who comes about frequently or regularly.
2.
A tool for making an edge or surface round.
3.
pl.
An English game somewhat resembling baseball; also, another English game resembling the game of fives, but played with a football.
Now we play
rounders
, and then we played prisoner’s base.
Bagehot.

Definition 2024


rounder

rounder

English

Adjective

rounder

  1. comparative form of round: more round

Noun

rounder (plural rounders)

  1. A Methodist preacher traveling a circuit, also referred to as a circuit rider.
    •  Mike Richards - "Kentucky Hills of Tennessee"
      My daddy was a rounder, he wore a rounder's hat and coat.
  2. A railroad man who worked at a roundhouse, operating the turntable.
  3. A person who earns a living by playing cards.
  4. A person who makes the rounds of bars, saloons, and similar establishments; figuratively, a debaucher or roué
  5. One who rounds; one who comes about frequently or regularly.
  6. A tool for making an edge or surface round.

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