gagger
1[ gag-er ]
/ ˈgæg ər /
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noun
a person or thing that gags.
an L-shaped rod for reinforcing sand in a foundry mold.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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And everything I possess in this world, from my bonnet and striped silk dress to Father's deeds at the mercy of that gagger.
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British Dictionary definitions for gagger
gagger
/ (ˈɡæɡə) /
noun
a person or thing that gags
a wedge for a core in a casting mould
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