I. ˈba-jər noun
Etymology: probably from badge; from the white mark on its forehead
Date: 1523
1.
a. : any of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles ) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
b. : the pelt or fur of a badger
2. capitalized : a native or resident of Wisconsin — used as a nickname
II. transitive verb
Etymology: from the sport of baiting badgers
Date: 1794
: to harass or annoy persistently
Synonyms: see bait