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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