Definitions for: Roper


[n] a craftsman who makes ropes
[n] a cowboy who uses a lasso to rope cattle or horses
[n] a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game)



Webster (1913) Definition: Rop"er, n.
1. A maker of ropes. --P. Plowman.

2. One who ropes goods; a packer.

3. One fit to be hanged. [Old Slang] --Douce.

Synonyms: ropemaker, rope-maker

See Also: artificer, artisan, cattleman, cowboy, cowhand, cowherd, cowman, cowpoke, cowpuncher, craftsman, decoy, journeyman, puncher, steerer

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