Definition for WAST'ER

WAST'ER, n.

  1. One who is prodigal; one who squanders property; one who consumes extravagantly or without use. He also that is slothful in his work, is brother to him who is a great waster. Prov. xviii. Sconces are great wasters or candles. – Swift.
  2. A kind of cudgel. – Beaum.

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