DANDER


Meaning of DANDER in English

dander 1

/dan"deuhr/ , n.

1. loose scales formed on the skin and shed from the coat or feathers of various animals, often causing allergic reactions in susceptible persons.

2. Informal. anger; temper: Don't get your dander up over such a trifle.

[ 1825-35; alter. of DANDRUFF ]

dander 2

/dan"deuhr/ , n.

1. Scot. a stroll; saunter.

2. Brit. Dial. a fit of shivering.

[ 1590-1600; orig. uncert. ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .