Dopper

/ˈdɒpər/ noun

Definition

A small tool or container used for dipping, especially in diamond cutting; also a member of the Dopper Church, a conservative Protestant church in South Africa.

Etymology

From Dutch 'doppen' (to dip) plus '-er'. The religious meaning comes from the Dopper Church (Gereformeerde Kerk), with 'Dopper' possibly from the dialect word for a small measure.

Kelly Says

The same word has two completely different meanings—one technical and one religious—showing how the same root can branch into specialized communities thousands of miles apart.

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