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n. One who answers.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. One who answers; in school disputations, the respondent, that is, one who takes the initiative by propounding a thesis which he undertakes to maintain and defend against the objections of the opponents. See respondent.
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n. someone who responds
Word Usage
"The other answerer is correct in that you can buy a real one for around 100.00."