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CARDER

\kˈɑːdə], \kˈɑːdə], \k_ˈɑː_d_ə]\

Definitions of CARDER

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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One of an association of Irish rebels, so termed because they punished their victims by driving a wool or flax card into their backs and then dragging it down along the spine. Miss Edgeworth.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

n. One who combs and cleans wool.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

One that cards wool; one that plays much at cards.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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