dander

Definitions


[ˈdandə], (Noun)

Definitions:


Phrases:
- get one's dander up

Origin:
mid 19th century (originally US): of unknown origin


[ˈdandə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- flakes of skin in an animal's fur or hair
(e.g: you can keep your cat free of dander by proper care)


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Origin:
late 18th century: related to dandruff


[ˈdandə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a stroll
(e.g: we'll take a bit of a dander and get the fresh air)


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Origin:
late 16th century: frequentative form; perhaps related to dialect dadder ‘quake’ and daddle ‘dawdle’


[ˈdandə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- stroll
(e.g: he dandered in to change his coat)


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Origin:
late 16th century: frequentative form; perhaps related to dialect dadder ‘quake’ and daddle ‘dawdle’




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