shedder

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
12
Words With Friends
11
Letters
7

Definition of shedder

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (agent, form-of)Agent noun of shed; one who sheds.
    “a shedder of tears”
    “At first, and in their altercation with the god, the Erinyes restrict their office to vengeance on shedders of kindred blood.”
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noun

  1. (agent, form-of)Agent noun of shed; one who sheds.
    “a shedder of tears”
    “At first, and in their altercation with the god, the Erinyes restrict their office to vengeance on shedders of kindred blood.”
  2. A crab in the act of casting its shell, or immediately afterwards while still soft.

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Etymology

From Middle English scheder (“killer”); equivalent to shed + -er.

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