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dander

1
[ dan-der ]
/ ˈdæn dər /
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noun

loose scales formed on the skin and shed from the coat or feathers of various animals, often causing allergic reactions in susceptible persons.
Informal. anger; temper:Don't get your dander up over such a trifle.

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Origin of dander

1
First recorded in 1825–35; alteration of dandruff

Words nearby dander

dancy, D&C, D&D, D & E, dandelion, dander, Dandie Dinmont, dandify, dandiprat, dandle, Dandolo

Definition for dander (2 of 2)

dander2
[ dan-der ]
/ ˈdæn dər /

noun

Scot. a stroll; saunter.
British Dialect. a fit of shivering.

Origin of dander

2
First recorded in 1590–1600; origin uncertain
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Words related to dander

wrath, temper, resentment, dudgeon, ire, scurf

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British Dictionary definitions for dander (1 of 2)

dander1
/ (ˈdændə) /

noun

small particles or scales of hair or feathers
get one's dander up or get someone's dander up informal to become or to cause someone to become annoyed or angry

Word Origin for dander

C19: changed from dandruff

British Dictionary definitions for dander (2 of 2)

dander2
/ (ˈdændə, Scottish ˈdændər) Scot and Northern English dialect /

noun

a stroll

verb

(intr) to stroll

Word Origin for dander

C19: of unknown origin
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Medical definitions for dander

dander
[ dăn′dər ]

n.

Small scales from the skin, hair, or feathers of an animal, often causing an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals.
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Idioms and Phrases with dander

dander

see get one's back (dander) up.

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