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salvor

American  
[sal-ver] / ˈsæl vər /

noun

  1. a person who salvages or helps to salvage a ship, cargo, etc.

salvor British  
/ ˈsælvə /

noun

  1. a person instrumental in salvaging a vessel or its cargo

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Etymology

Origin of salvor

First recorded in 1670–80; salv(age) + -or 2

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