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dander

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[ 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

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First recorded in 1825–35; alteration of dandruff

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

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First 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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Other Idioms and Phrases with dander

dander

see get one's back (dander) up.

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