dacker

[ dak-er, dah-ker ]

verb (used without object)

, Scot. and North England.

1. to totter or stagger.
2. to waver or shake.
3. to saunter; move slowly or idly.
4. to vacillate; act irresolutely or indecisively.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dacker¹

1625–35; perhaps < early Dutch daeckeren to flutter, vibrate, Middle Dutch dakeren to wave, flutter

Example Sentences

“There is inherent shame around sex, so an infection from sex is seen as avoidable and due to either poor hygiene or ‘sleeping around,’” says Dr. Evelin Dacker, a physician who specializes in sexual health and consent.

From Seattle Times

Dacker went 2 for 3 in the game and narrowly missed his second homer with his eighth-inning double.

From Seattle Times

Conan and Fifteen of the Fena are carried off by the Gilla Dacker's Horse, 235 III.

From Project Gutenberg

If that be so," replied the Gilla Dacker, "I will join the horse-service, as I have a fine steed of my own; and indeed, if I had known this before, I would certainly have come hither on horseback, instead of walking.

From Project Gutenberg

At this speech the Fena all burst out laughing, to see the Gilla Dacker showing such concern for his miserable, worthless old skeleton of a horse.

From Project Gutenberg