Definition for AD'DER

AD'DER, n. [Sax. ætter or ættor, a serpent and poison; D. adder, Qu. Sax. nædre, a serpent; Goth. nadr; G. natter; W. neider; Corn. naddyr; Ir. nathair; L. natrix, a serpent.]

A venomous serpent or viper, of several species.

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