Caponiser

/ˈkæpənaɪzər/ noun

Definition

A person or tool that performs caponisation (the British spelling of caponization).

Etymology

From caponise + -er (agent suffix). The -er suffix comes from Old English and indicates someone or something that performs an action.

Kelly Says

Caponisers were specialized craftspeople in medieval Europe with very specific skills—they traveled between farms charging fees for their work, much like modern veterinarians.

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