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▪ I. paddler1|ˈpædlə(r)|
[f. paddle v.1 + -er1.]
1. One who or that which paddles or dabbles in mire or shallow water. (In quot. 1882, a wild duck.)
1611Cotgr., Patouillard, a padler, dabler, slabberer; one that tramples with his feet in plashes of durtie water. a1625Beaum. & Fl. Wit at Sev. Weapons i. i, Well, he may make a padler i' th' world, From hand to mouth, but never a brave swimmer. 1822Blackw. Mag. XI. 163 Those paddlers in sewers, with their mud-ammunition. 1882Sir R. Payne-Gallwey Fowler in Irel. 33, I have..seen a string of young paddlers tumble off a bank into the river.
2. pl. A child's waterproof knickers or overall.
1928Weekly Dispatch 27 May 15/7 All-black bathing suits. Besides suits, there are the much needed rubber paddlers, caps, and shoes.
▪ II. ˈpaddler2
[f. paddle v.2 + -er1.]
1. One who paddles a canoe or the like.
1799Naval Chron. III. 63 The paddlers are directed by a man who stands up. 1861P. B. Du Chaillu Equat. Afr. xiv. 218, I had twelve stout paddlers in my canoe.
2.
†a. = paddle n.1 2 (obs.);
b. A paddle-steamer (colloq.).
1682Wheler Journ. Greece i. 38 They..Row with two Padlers, or little Oars. 1890Star 2 Apr. 1/7 In command of H.M.S. Bulldog, a paddler. |