[f. SOLVE v. + -ER1.] One who solves.

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1719.  De Foe, Crusoe, I. (Globe), 222. A Casuist, or a Solver of Difficulties.

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1864.  Athenæum, No. 1920. 217/2. Solver of problems.

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1876.  Academy, 30 Sept., 331/1. The lynx-eyed public solvers often detect some simple second solution.

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1898.  Month, Nov., 550. The solver of their doubts and difficulties.

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