widder
[wid-er]
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Origin of widder
by reduction of final vowel to ə and substitution of -er1
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Historical Examples
The Widder detected it, and occupied herself with her tooth.
Meadow GrassAlice Brown
He returned much earlier than usual, and the Widder was at the window awaiting him.
Meadow GrassAlice Brown
The Widder took up her stand at a well-chosen angle, and looked at him in silence.
Meadow GrassAlice Brown
He took the reins in one hand, and held out the other to the Widder.
Meadow GrassAlice Brown
The fact is, the widder had learned, somehow or 'nother, that he had the most money of the two.
Cape Cod StoriesJoseph C. Lincoln