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单词 dudder
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Definition of dudder in English:

dudder

noun ˈdʌdə
slang, rare, historical
  • A dishonest trader or pedlar, especially of clothes or handkerchiefs; specifically one who dupes others into buying inferior goods for a high price.

verb ˈdʌdə
English Regional, East Anglian
  • no object To shudder, shiver.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Whitehall Evening Post. From dud + -er<br>mid 17th century; earliest use found in William Rowley (?1585–1626), actor and playwright. Apparently a variant of didder.

 
 

Definition of dudder in US English:

dudder

nounˈdʌdə
slang, rare, historical
  • A dishonest trader or pedlar, especially of clothes or handkerchiefs; specifically one who dupes others into buying inferior goods for a high price.

verbˈdʌdə
English Regional, East Anglian
  • no object To shudder, shiver.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Whitehall Evening Post. From dud + -er<br>mid 17th century; earliest use found in William Rowley (?1585–1626), actor and playwright. Apparently a variant of didder.

 
 
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