noun
Meaning 1
One who determines the conditions of a handicap.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
handicapper
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noun
Meaning 2
A disabled person.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US
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noun
Meaning 3
A horse entered in a handicap race.
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noun
Meaning 4
A person who analyzes data such as statistics, trends, and situational factors in order to predict the outcome of and gain an advantage in betting on an event.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: gambling, games
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noun
Meaning 5
someone who sets the betting odds based on calculations of the outcome of a contest (especially a horse race)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: odds-maker
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: gambler
History
Etymology
From handicap + -er.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Irish: cisí — one who determines the conditions of a handicap