gammer

[ gam-er ]

noun

, British Archaic.

1. an old woman.

gammer

/ ˈɡæmə /

noun

1. See gaffer
   rare.
   a dialect word for an old woman: now chiefly humorous or contemptuous Compare gaffer

Word History and Origins

Origin of gammer¹

1565–75; contraction of godmother; gaffer

Word History and Origins

Origin of gammer¹

C16: probably alteration of godmother or grandmother

Example Sentences

I suppose he means to say a little room; and therefore retires till Gammer Gurton has uttered her complaint—S.

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And when she came to herself he asked her what had troubled her; and she said Gammer Newton.

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I despise the old gammer, and will laugh out my furlough, though my lungs should crack in throwing off the burden.

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Finally it is found sticking in the breech of Gammer Gurton's man Hodge.

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That chall, Gammer, swyth and tite, and soon be here again!Gammer.

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