rooter

rooter
rooter1
/rooh"teuhr, root"euhr/, n.
1. a person, animal, or thing that roots, as with the snout.
2. South Midland and Southern U.S. a pig's snout.
[1640-50; ROOT2 + -ER1]
rooter2
/rooh"teuhr/ or, sometimes, /root"euhr/, n.
1. a person who roots for, supports, or encourages a team or contestant.
2. a loyal and enthusiastic helper, follower, or supporter.
[1885-90; ROOT3 + -ER1]

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