‖ masseur|masœr| [Fr.; agent-n. f.masser: see massage n.] A man who practises massage. 1876Bartholow Mat. Med. (1879) 73 Masseur is a male rubber, and masseuse a female rubber.1899Allbutt's Syst.Med. VIII. 22 It is very important that the masseur should be gentle in the exercise of his craft.