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Nov 29, 2009
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root•er



Pronunciation: (rOO'tur, root'ur), [key]
—n.
1. a person, animal, or thing that roots, as with the snout.
2. South Midland and Southern U.S.a pig's snout.
3. See black buffalo.

root•er



Pronunciation: (rOO'tur or, sometimes, root'ur), [key]
—n.
1. a person who roots for, supports, or encourages a team or contestant.
2. a loyal and enthusiastic helper, follower, or supporter.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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