Definition of Kedger

1. n. A small anchor; a kedge.

Definition of Kedger

1. Noun. (nautical) A small anchor; a kedge. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Kedger

1. a small steadying anchor [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Kedger

keckled
keckles
keckling
kecklings
kecklish
kecks
keckses
kecksies
kecksy
ked
kedani fever
keddah
keddahs
kedge
kedged
kedger (current term)
kedgeree
kedgerees
kedgers
kedges
kedgier
kedgiest
kedging
kedgy
kedlook
keds
keech
keeches
keef
keefs

Literary usage of Kedger

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Encyclopædia Americana: A Popular Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature by Thomas Gamaliel Bradford (1835)
"... thick pieces placed lengthways, which, after being scarfed together, are bolted and clinched upon the upper side. KEDGE, or kedger; a small anchor, ..."

2. Maryland Historical Magazine by Maryland Historical Society (1911)
"Ordered th' the sd Rob' kedger shall haue Pattent for th° s'1 Land, hauing taken oath of ... And th' the sd Rob' kedger hath 100 Acres due to him, ..."

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