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swaddler

noun — 4 senses

swaddler

nounalso spelled Swaddler

Etymology From swaddle + -er.

1

One who swaddles.

2

A blanket used for swaddling a baby.

3

Ireland, Historical Synonym of souper (“Catholic who converted to Protestantism to receive food aid”).

Derived terms
silver swaddler

Swaddler

noun
1

Ireland, Dated, Derogatory A member of the Methodist Church in Ireland.

  • Nobody is taking any interest in the fine subtle Irish language, apart from mean Swaddlers who try to lure the Irish to join their new cursed religionMay 14 1827, Humphrey O'Sullivan, The Diary of Humphrey O'Sullivan:

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