dike-louper

noun

dike-loup·​er

ˈdīˌkləu̇pə(r),

-lōp-,

-lüp-

plural -s

dialectal, British

: one that jumps fences

Word History

Etymology

dike entry 1 + English dialect louper leaper, from English dialect loup to leap + English -er

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