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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Wagger, n. [ME wagger (Trevisa) one who agitates.] One who shakes (his head), one who deprecates. —1654 Johnston Diary II 249.
Thes revylers, waggers of their head, mockers, theives against Christ on the crosse