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weeder

American

[wee-der] / ˈwi dər /

noun

a person who removes weeds, as from a garden or lawn.
a device, as a tool or machine, for removing weeds.

Etymology

Origin of weeder

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at weed ¹, -er ¹

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