Defn: Filling up; supplementary; supernumerary; — a term applied to those instruments which only swell the mass or tutti of an orchestra, but are not obbligato.
RIPLER; RIPPER
Rip"ler, Rip"per, n. Etym: [Cf. Rip a basket, or Riparian.] (O.E.
Law)
Defn: 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.
RIPOST
Ri*post", n. Etym: [F. riposte.]
1. In fencing, a return thrust after a parry.
2. A quick and sharp refort; a repartee. J. Morley.
RIPPER
Rip"per, n.
1. One who, or that which, rips; a ripping tool.
2. A tool for trimming the edges of roofing slates.
3. Anything huge, extreme, startling, etc. [Slang.]