Etymology

stroker

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Today it means: One who strokes. Full definition →

First used 16ᵗʰ to 17ᵗʰ century.
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The story

From stroke + -er.

First known use, by meaning

  • 16ᵗʰ to 17ᵗʰ century. A person who cures illnesses (especially scrofula, ) by stroking the sufferer.

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