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One that removes the dry external covering of certain fruits or seeds, esp. of an ear of corn; One that removes the enveloping or outer part of anything, esp. when dry or worthless.

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  • A farm tractor furnishes the power to run the husker.
  • A clean house is the sign of a broken computer. husker
  • (This post was edited by husker on Apr 9, 2009, 1: 44 PM)
  • (This post was edited by Rolly on Jan 6, 2010, 8: 03 AM) husker
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