Synonyms for codger
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : koj-er |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒdʒ ər |
Définition of codger
Origin :- 1756, probably a variant of cadger "beggar" (see cadge (v.)), which is of unknown origin.
- noun elderly person
- Then the “codger” limped to the street and Ephraim looked after him curiously.
- Extract from : « Dorothy on a House Boat » by Evelyn Raymond
- It was Codger's function to teach me philosophy, philosophy!
- Extract from : « The New Machiavelli » by Herbert George Wells
- Bell and Toots arrive next week, and the Codger at some time known to himself.
- Extract from : « Hildegarde's Harvest » by Laura E. Richards
- They supposing him to be some old "codger," thought they would have a little fun with him.
- Extract from : « History of the American Clock Business for the Past Sixty Years, and Life of Chauncey Jerome » by Chauncey Jerome
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