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(1):

(n.) One who is employed by the owner or seller of goods sold at suction to bid up the price; a by-bidder.

(2):

(n.) One who puffs; one who praises with noisy or extravagant commendation.

(3):

(n.) Any plectognath fish which inflates its body, as the species of Tetrodon and Diodon; - called also blower, puff-fish, swellfish, and globefish.

(4):

(n.) The common, or harbor, porpoise.

(5):

(n.) A kier.