dander

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Dandruff—scaly white dead skin flakes from the human scalp.

2. 2

   Hair follicles and dead skin shed from mammals.

3. 3

   Allergen particles that accumulate on and may be shed from the skin and fur of domestic…

   Allergen particles that accumulate on and may be shed from the skin and fur of domestic animals, especially from household pets such as cats and dogs.

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   1. 4

      A cinder

      A cinder; (in the plural) the refuse of a furnace

   2. 5

      Passion, temper, anger. Usually preceded by "have" or "get" and followed by "up".

      • He'll get his dander up if his team is criticized.
      • She has her dander up every day about discrimination against women.
      • Don’t talk to me about daring to do this thing or t’other, or when my dander is up it’s the very thing to urge me on.
   3. 6

      To wander about.

   4. 7

      To maunder, to talk incoherently.

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