01 n. One who discovers; one who first comes to the knowledge of something; one who discovers an unknown country, or a new principle, truth, or fact.
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One who discovers; one who first comes to the knowledge of something; one who discovers an unknown country, or a new principle, truth, or fact.“The discoverers and searchers of the land.” — Sir W. Raleigh.
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A scout; an explorer.