Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for GAM'MER
GAM'MER, n. [Sw. gammal, Dan. gammel, old; Sw. gumma, an old woman.]
The compellation of an old woman, answering to gaffer, applied to an old man.
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GAM'MER, n. [Sw. gammal, Dan. gammel, old; Sw. gumma, an old woman.]
The compellation of an old woman, answering to gaffer, applied to an old man.
Return to page 9 of the letter “G”.