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▪ I. mangler|ˈmæŋglə(r)|
[f. mangle v.1 + -er1.]
1. One who mangles, in various senses of the vb.
In the first quot. the identity of the word is doubtful: cf. monger n.
1561–2Reg. Privy Council Scot. I. 201 Charge all and sindry flescheouris and manglaris of flesche. 1581J. Bell Haddon's Answ. Osor. 194 They be nothyng els but..manglers and spoylers of the best part and power of Gods Grace. 1583Nowell & W. Day Rep. Conference w. Campion 14 Campion..hath charged vs as rasers, manglers, and spoylers of the holy Scriptures. 1624Gataker Transubst. 61 Hee speaketh in these wordes..which this mangler of him omitteth. a1723Tickell To Sir G. Kneller 48 After thee may rise an impious line, Coarse manglers of the human face divine. 1800–24Campbell To Mem. of Span. Patriots v, Manglers of the martyr's earthly frame!
2. ? U.S. A mincing-machine.
1875Knight Dict. Mech. 1383/2 Mangler, a machine for grinding meat, to render it more easy to masticate or to stew.
▪ II. mangler2|ˈmæŋglə(r)|
[f. mangle v.2 + -er1.]
1. One who smoothes fabric in a mangle.
a1845Hood To Scotch Girl 12 This industrious part Of washer, wearer, mangler, presser, stamper. 1885R. L. & F. Stevenson Dynamiter ii. 9 A ticket announcing the business of the mangler.
2. An appliance for mangling clothes (forming part of a composite machine).
1882Echo 17 May 7 (advt.) Unrivalled ‘Villa’ washer, wringer, and mangler. |