"scrimshander" -- new meaning, or misuse? (Or perhaps obsession)

[Mark Mandel]

Oddly enough, I'm familiar with this word in this meaning. I don't remember
where I picked it up. (Stand up. Seven steps. Consult. Return to keyboard.)
Probably from dictionary browsing. Amer. Heritage, 3e, has it as "one who
carves scrimshaw".

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Mark Mandel

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