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batterer

American  
[bat-er-er] / ˈbæt ər ər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that batters. batter.

  2. a person who inflicts violent physical abuse upon a child, spouse, or other person.

ˈbatterer British  
/ ˈbætərə /

noun

    1. a person who batters someone

    2. ( in combination )

      baby-batterer

      wife-batterer
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Etymology

Origin of batterer

First recorded in 1605–15; batter 1 + -er 1

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