(n)(electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform), Syn.clipper
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n. 1. One who, or that which, limits. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A friar licensed to beg within certain bounds, or whose duty was limited to a certain district. [ Formerly written also limitour. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
A limitour of the Gray Friars, in the time of his limitation, preached many times, and had but one sermon at all times. Latimer. [ 1913 Webster ]