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1router
noun rout·er \ˈrau̇-tər\
Definition of ROUTER
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First Known Use of ROUTER
1818
2router
noun rout·er \ˈrü-tər, ˈrau̇-\
Definition of ROUTER
: one that routes; especially : a device that mediates the transmission routes of data packets over an electronic communications network (as the Internet)
First Known Use of ROUTER
1903
3router
noun rout·er \ˈrü-tər, ˈrau̇-\
Definition of ROUTER
: a horse trained for distance races
Origin of ROUTER
route (race of a mile or more)
First Known Use: circa 1951
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