perfector

noun

per·​fec·​tor

pərˈfektə(r),

ˈpərfik-

plural -s

1

: one that perfects

2

or perfector press : perfecting press

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from perfectus (past participle of perficere to complete, perfect) + -or

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