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dasher.

A person who dashes; a fast runner.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdæʃə(ɹ)/UK
  1. A person who dashes; a fast runner.

  2. That which dashes or agitates.

    the dasher of a churn
  3. A dashboard or splashboard.

    US
  4. The lower boards around the edge of the rink.

  5. One who makes an ostentatious parade or display.

    archaic · colloquial
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English dash Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English dasher From dash + -er.

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