n.
Religious houses made compounders
For the horrid actions of their founders. Hudibras. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who expounds or explains; an interpreter. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. a cannon that throws a 4-pound shot. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. One who impounds. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
☞ Before the English reform act of 1867, one who was an elector by virtue of paying ten pounds rent was called a ten pounder. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who propounds, proposes, or offers for consideration. Chillingworth. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Zool.) A large oceanic fish (Elops saurus) found in the tropical parts of all the oceans. It is used chiefly for bait. [ 1913 Webster ]