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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
1First recorded in 1825–35; alteration of dandruff
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Other definitions for dander (2 of 2)
dander2
[ dan-der ]
/ ˈdæn dər /
noun
Scot. a stroll; saunter.
British Dialect. a fit of shivering.
Origin of dander
2First recorded in 1590–1600; origin uncertain
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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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Other Idioms and Phrases with dander
dander
see get one's back (dander) up.
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