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noun
One who carries out an inspection; an inspector.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: nonstandard
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noun
Synonym of specksioneer (“chief harpooner”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: specksioneer
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History
From inspection + -eer.
By mistaken association with inspection.
