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speller

noun spell·er \ˈspe-lər\

: a person who spells words in a particular way

Full Definition of SPELLER

1
:  a person who spells words especially in a certain way <a poor speller>
2
:  a book with exercises for teaching spelling
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First Known Use of SPELLER

15th century

Rhymes with SPELLER

cellar, dweller, feller, heller, Heller, Kneller, seller, sheller, smeller, stellar, teller, yeller
SPELLER Defined for Kids

speller

noun spell·er \ˈspe-lər\

Definition of SPELLER for Kids

1
:  a person who spells words
2
:  a book with exercises for teaching spelling

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