2. A by-bidder; a decoy for gamblers. [Slang, U. S.]
[1913 Webster]
3. An instrument for applying a percussion cap to a gun or cartridge. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Capper — ist der Name folgender Personen: Arthur Capper (1865–1951), US amerikanischer Politiker Warwick Capper (* 1963), australischer Footballspieler Diese Seite ist eine Begriffsklärung zur Unterscheidung mehrerer mit demselben Wort bezeichneter Begrif … Deutsch Wikipedia
capper — [kap′ər] n. 1. a person or device that caps something or makes caps 2. Informal something that follows and is better than an earlier achievement, condition, etc … English World dictionary
capper- — See caper … Useful english dictionary
Capper — Recorded in several forms including Capp, Capps, Cape, Capes and Capper, this long established surname is of early medieval English origin,. It is either a metonymic occupational name for a maker of caps and hats, or a nickname for a wearer of… … Surnames reference
capper — [“kaepa1 ] n. the climax or clincher of omething. □ The capper of the evening was when the hostess got lathered before midnight and couldn’t celebrate the New Year. □ When the butler tripped and served Mr. Wilson the entire dessert, in his lap,… … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
capper — /kap euhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that caps. 2. Also called topper. something that completes or adds to what has preceded it: The capper was that we didn t know each other after all. 3. Slang. an informer, esp. for gamblers. 4. Slang. a by… … Universalium
capper — /ˈkæpə / (say kapuh) noun 1. someone or something that caps. –phrase 2. put the capper on, NZ Colloquial finish; give the final touches to …
capper — cap ► NOUN 1) a soft, flat hat without a brim and usually with a peak. 2) a soft, close fitting head covering worn for a particular purpose. 3) a protective lid or cover for a bottle, pen, etc. 4) Dentistry an artificial protective covering for a … English terms dictionary
Capper-Volstead Act — was adopted by the United States Congress on February 18, 1922. As a consequence of the depression of agricultural prices subsequent to the World War I, farm organizations intensified their drive for government aid and managed to get a farm bloc… … Wikipedia
capper — noun Date: 1587 1. one that caps: as a. a device that fits caps on bottles b. finale, climax, clincher 2. a lure or decoy especially in an illicit or questionable activity ; shill … New Collegiate Dictionary
