bodger en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈbɒd͡ʒ.ə(ɹ)/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈbɑ.d͡ʒɚ/ (General-American)
Etymology
Etymology tree English bodge Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English bodger From bodge + -er.
Meanings
- A woodworker in the traditional style characterised by the use of hand tools, a pole lathe and use of green timber.
- One who works in a rough and ready, slipshod manner.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bodgers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (7)
pl partacz (One who works in a slipshod manner) · ca barroer (One who works in a slipshod manner) · ca matusser (One who works in a slipshod manner) · cs fušer (One who works in a slipshod manner) · fr bâcleur (One who works in a slipshod manner) · ca potiner (One who works in a slipshod manner) · no bendreier (a woodworker in the traditional style)