A person or device that compasses; one who accomplishes, achieves, or measures with a compass.
From 'compass' (verb) + '-er' (suffix denoting an agent or person who performs an action). Rare in modern usage, this word emphasizes the action of achieving or measuring.
A 'compasser' was once a valued role—an architect or engineer who used compasses (the tools) to precisely measure and layout buildings. The word died when the profession became more specialized.
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