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fodder

|fod/der|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈfɑːdər/

🇬🇧

/ˈfɒdə/

material for consumption

Etymology
Etymology Information

'fodder' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fodor', where it meant 'food for animals'.

Historical Evolution

'fodor' changed from the Old English word 'fodor' and eventually became the modern English word 'fodder'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'food for animals', but over time it evolved to also mean 'material for a specific purpose'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

coarse food for livestock, such as hay or straw.

The farmer stored the fodder in the barn for the winter.

Synonyms

feedforage

Noun 2

material that is used for a specific purpose, often in a derogatory sense.

The scandal provided fodder for the tabloids.

Synonyms

materialgrist

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Idioms

cannon fodder

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45