"nester" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: nesters [plural]
Etymology: nest + -er Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|nest|er}} nest + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} nester (plural nesters)
  1. One who nests.
    Sense id: en-nester-en-noun-s3puElPn
  2. One who forms a strong attachment to their home.
    Sense id: en-nester-en-noun-j59gDwwd
  3. (US, historical) A person who intends to settle in an area without permanent residents; a settler, as distinct from an explorer or pioneer. Tags: US, historical
    Sense id: en-nester-en-noun-RPp~M-P4 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 18 18 64 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -er: 18 13 69
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: empty nester

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "1982 April 3, Nancy Walker, “Moving”, in Gay Community News, page 6",
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          "ref": "2002 February 1, Mary Beth Sammons, Gifts With Heart, Conari Press, page 147",
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