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n.

1. One who ventures, or puts to hazard; an adventurer. Beau. & Fl.

2. A strumpet; a prostitute. [R.] J. Webster (1607).

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noun

    One who engages in exciting, risky pursuits: adventurer, daredevil. See safety/danger.

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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: a merchant who undertakes a trading venture (especially a venture that sends goods overseas)
  Synonym: merchant-venturer

Meaning #2: a person who enjoys taking risks
  Synonym: adventurer

 
 
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