gagger

[gag-er]

noun

a person or thing that gags.

an L-shaped rod for reinforcing sand in a foundry mold.

Origin of gagger

First recorded in 1855–60; gag¹ + -er¹

gagger

[gag-er]

noun

a person who writes or tells gags; gagman.

Origin of gagger

First recorded in 1775–85; gag² + -er¹

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Examples from the Web for gagger

Historical Examples of gagger

And everything I possess in this world, from my bonnet and striped silk dress to Father's deeds at the mercy of that gagger.
Susan Clegg and Her Love Affairs
Anne Warner

British Dictionary definitions for gagger

gagger

noun

a person or thing that gags

a wedge for a core in a casting mould

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