noun
Meaning 1
One who roves about idly, a rambling gossip.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
gadder
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/ˈɡædə(ɹ)/
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Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
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rhymes with -ædə(ɹ)
noun
Meaning 2
A drilling or perforating machine or apparatus for mining and mineral exploration.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: business, mining
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From gad (“gallivant”) + -er.
Etymology tree English gad Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English gadder From gad (“pointed metal tool”) + -er.