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cotter

Pronunciation: /kɒtə/

The English word “cotter” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A pin or wedge inserted through a slot to hold machine parts together.
  2. A cotter pin.
  3. A peasant who performed labour in exchange for the right to live in a cottage.

verb

  1. To fasten with a cotter.

Etymology

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