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wader.

One who wades.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈweɪdə(ɹ)/
  1. One who wades.

  2. A waterproof boot that comes up to the hip, used by fishermen, etc.

    in-plural
  3. A long-legged bird associated with wetland or coastal environments.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English wade 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 wader From wade + -er.

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