hedger

[ hej-er ]

noun

1. a person who makes or repairs hedges.
2. a person who hedges in betting, speculating, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hedger¹

1250–1300; Middle English (in surnames); hedge, -er ¹

Example Sentences

So, for better and worse, “voters of conscience” are relegated to the too often, too hapless party of wafflers and hedgers.

From Salon

Excluding Hess and Apache, the two highest hedgers, the group held only 428 million barrels.

From Reuters

Another group of inveterate hedgers are international banks which, by the nature of their business, will have both assets and liabilities in a wide range of currencies.

From Economist

Foreign currencies were being bought by holidaymakers and hedgers alike.

From The Guardian

A spokesman for Southwest, the largest hedger among U.S. airlines, said last week that it actively participated in fuel hedging and has not changed its overall philosophy.

From Reuters