Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A forestaller; a huckster.
  • noun A fence of stakes in a river used as an obstruction to vessels; also, a series of stakes placed across a river for entangling fish.

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  • noun A liar
  • noun A kidderminster (carpet)

Etymologies

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From kid meaning lie

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From Kidderminster

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Examples

  • This is the "kidder" who, when practicalities require him to call, leaves the voicemail: "Call me, you jerk," like he's talking to one of his best guy pals.

    Mother And Son, Zany-Life Style Judith "Jlo" Quinton 2009

  • This is the "kidder" who, when practicalities require him to call, leaves the voicemail: "Call me, you jerk," like he's talking to one of his best guy pals.

    Archive 2009-05-01 Judith "Jlo" Quinton 2009

  • You are a kidder Georgia and, therefore an electronic friend.

    Page 2 2009

  • You are a kidder Georgia and, therefore an electronic friend.

    Page 2 2009

  • You are a kidder Georgia and, therefore an electronic friend.

    Page 2 2009

  • You are a kidder Georgia and, therefore an electronic friend.

    Page 2 2009

  • You know what a kidder he is, of course, you've seen him on TV, O'Malley said.

    Big Secrets Benjamin Matvey 2011

  • Everybody likes a kidder but nobody loans him money.

    Wisdom « You Got to be Kidding's Blog 2009

  • I thought Dutch was a kidder, but you've usurped his power!

    RNC spoofs drug ads in new 'Reforma' Web video 2009

  • You are a kidder Georgia and, therefore an electronic friend.

    Page 2 2009

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