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edder

determinerquality

one of two alternatives

One or the other of two alternatives; used to indicate a choice or alternative.

Example in use

Edder ye gang or ye bide?

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/ED-er/

Word snapshot

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutralalso: adder

Local variations

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