1. A judge. 2. A complaintant; the chief witness for the prosecution in a criminal proceeding. Snatch (kidnap) that rapper and stick him in the hole (keep him in hiding) or we’re buried (put in prison for a long time.)”

- american underworld dictionary - 1950

Rap"per (?), n. [From Rap.]

1.

One who, or that which, raps or knocks; specifically, the knocker of a door.

Sterne.

2.

A forcible oath or lie.

[Slang]

Bp. Parker.

<-- 3. A musician specializing in rap music. -->

 

© Webster 1913.

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