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gagger

1 American  
[gag-er] / ˈgæg ər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that gags.

  2. an L -shaped rod for reinforcing sand in a foundry mold.

gagger 2 American  
[gag-er] / ˈgæg ər /

noun

  1. a person who writes or tells gags; gagman.

gagger British  
/ ˈɡæɡə /

noun

  1. a person or thing that gags

  2. a wedge for a core in a casting mould

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Etymology

Origin of gagger1

First recorded in 1855–60; gag 1 + -er 1

Origin of gagger2

First recorded in 1775–85; gag 2 + -er 1

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