Definitions for danderˈdæn dər

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

dan•derˈdæn dər(n.)

  1. loose scales formed on the skin and shed from the coat or feathers of various animals.

    Category: Pathology, Zoology

  2. Informal. anger; temper:

    Don't get your dander up.

    Category: Informal

Origin of dander:

1825–35; alter. of dandruff

Princeton's WordNet

  1. dander(noun)

    small scales from animal skins or hair or bird feathers that can cause allergic reactions in some people

  2. dander, hackles(noun)

    a feeling of anger and animosity

    "having one's hackles or dander up"

Wiktionary

  1. dander(Noun)

    Passion, temper, anger. Usually preceded by "have" or "get" and followed by "up".

  2. dander(Verb)

    To wander about.

  3. dander(Verb)

    To maunder, to talk incoherently.

  4. Origin: Alteration of dandruff

Webster Dictionary

  1. Dander(noun)

    dandruff or scurf on the head

  2. Dander(noun)

    anger or vexation; rage

  3. Dander(verb)

    to wander about; to saunter; to talk incoherently


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