departer


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departer

(dɪˈpɑːtə)
n
1. chem obsolete a person who refines metals by separating them from alloys
2. a person who departs
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
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Noun1.departer - someone who leaves
goer, leaver
migrant, migrator - traveler who moves from one region or country to another
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All I was wishing to mention, Captain, afore you took your departer,' said the sneaking Mr Riderhood, falling out of his path, 'was, your handsome words relating to the reward.'
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