grafter

English

noun
Definitions
  • One who inserts scions on other stocks, or propagates fruit by engrafting.
  • An instrument by which grafting is facilitated.
  • The original tree from which a scion has been taken for grafting upon another tree.
  • (slang) Someone who works in market stalls.

Etymology

Suffix from English graft.

Origin

English

graft

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