The Collaborative International Dictionary
Ripler
Ripler \Rip"ler\, Ripper \Rip"per\, n. [Cf. Rip a basket, or Riparian.] (O.E. Law) One who brings fish from the seacoast to markets in inland towns. [Obs.]
But what's the action we are for now ?
Robbing a ripper of his fish.
--Beau. & Fl.