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dander
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dan·der 1  (dndr)
n. Informal
Temper or anger: What got their dander up?

[Perhaps alteration of dunder, fermented cane juice used in rum-making, fermentation, possibly alteration of Spanish redundar, to overflow, from Latin redundre; see redundant.]

dan·der 2  (dndr)
n.
Scurf from the coat or feathers of various animals, often of an allergenic nature.

[Alteration of dandruff.]

dander1
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) small particles or scales of hair or feathers
get one's (or someone's) dander up Informal to become or cause to become annoyed or angry
[changed from dandruff]

dander2 Scot and northern English dialect
n
a stroll
vb
(intr) to stroll
[of unknown origin]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.dander - small scales from animal skins or hair or bird feathers that can cause allergic reactions in some people
exfoliation, scurf, scale - a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
2.dander - a feeling of anger and animositydander - a feeling of anger and animosity; "having one's hackles or dander up"
anger, ire, choler - a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
Translations
dander [ˈdændəʳ] N to get sb's dander up (o.f.) → sacar a algn de sus casillas
dander
n (inf) to get somebody’s dander upjdn auf die Palme bringen (inf); to get one’s dander upseine or die Borsten aufstellen (inf)


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The original part of the building, the Anchor Bar has a traditional and convivial atmosphere and has probably been frequented by most people who have ever dandered to the top of the town's promenade, where the bar is situated.
Fancy a great big bloke like him getting hammered by some wee dandered up, double-cross dame.
It was about 11pm so I dandered down to the centre of Oxford looking for some scran.
 
 
 
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