wader

English

noun
Definitions
  • One who wades.
  • (chiefly) A waterproof boot that comes up to the hip, used by fishermen, etc.
  • A long-legged bird associated with wetland or coastal environments.

Etymology

Suffix from English wade.

Origin

English

wade

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