SCALPER

scalper. Scalper, n. a surgeons scraping knife

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Scalper (skălp″ẽr), n. 1. 1. One who, or that which, scalps.
2. 2. (Surg.) Same as Scalping iron, under Scalping.
3. 3. A broker who, dealing on his own account, tries to get a small and quick profit from slight fluctuations of the market.
4. 4. A person who buys and sells the unused parts of railroad tickets.