edger en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree English edge 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 edger From edge + -er.
Meanings
- A tool that is used to trim the edges of a lawn.
- A woodworking tool for straightening the edges of wood and cutting it into boards.
- One who practises the sexual technique of edging.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| edgers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |