BADGER


Meaning of BADGER in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ba-j ə r

Function: noun

Etymology: probably from badge; from the white mark on its forehead

Date: 1523

1 a : any of various burrowing mammals (esp. 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

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.