[f. TORCH v.1 + -ER1.]
† 1. One who gives light, as by carrying a torch. Obs. rare1.
1601. Shaks., Alls Well, II. i. 165. Ere twice the horses of the sunne shall bring Their fiery torcher his diurnall ring.
2. One who fishes by torch-light: see TORCH v.1 3. U.S.
1891. in Cent. Dict.