resolver
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Resolver \Re*solv"er\ (r?-z?lv"?r), n.
1.That which decomposes, or dissolves. --Boyle. [1913 Webster]
2.That which clears up and removes difficulties, and makes the mind certain or determined. --Bp. Burnet. [1913 Webster]
3.One who resolves, or formal a firm purpose. [1913 Webster]
Free On-line Dictionary of Computing
resolver
<networking> The TCP/IP protocol library software that formats requests to be sent to the Domain Name Server for hostname to IP address conversion.
(1995-03-28)