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squidger en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- /ˈskwɪd͡ʒə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Meanings
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(qualifier:tiddlywinks) The round disk used to play winks in the game of tiddlywinks.
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(qualifier:tiddlywinks, rare) Someone who squidges a wink in the game of tiddlywinks.
Forms
squidger en · NOUN · etymology 2
Pronunciation
- /ˈskwɪd͡ʒə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Meanings
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(UK, colloquial) A squirrel.
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(UK, colloquial) Someone who walks in wet, muddy patches of mire or bogland to cultivate water-based herbs and plants. Historically referred to as gatherers of seaweed for lime or moss for medical treatment. Certain plants are good for fish and sewage treatment, so people would 'squidge' for reeds and similar plants for these purposes.
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Synonyms
squig · squig