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GAGGER
Etymology
Noun
gagger (plural gaggers)
A piece of iron embedded in the sand of a mold to keep the sand in place.
(slang) An actor or performer who relies on gags (quips).
(slang, archaic) A hoaxer; a deceiver.
One who exhibits a gag reflex.
Source: Wiktionary
Gag"ger, n.
1. One who gags.
2. (Founding)
Definition: A piece of iron imbedded in the sand of a mold to keep the sand in place.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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