"sowgelder" meaning in All languages combined

See sowgelder on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: sowgelders [plural]
Etymology: From sow + gelder. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|sow|gelder|notext=1|type=endocentric}} sow + gelder Head templates: {{en-noun}} sowgelder (plural sowgelders)
  1. (historical) One who spays sows. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Occupations

Inflected forms

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