General
asker
What does asker mean?
A newt. Ancient dialect word, from Middle English 'aske' (newt/lizard), kept alive in Welsh English and the West Midlands long after the rest of the country forgot it. If a Welsh kid pulls something wriggly out of a pond, odds are they'll call it an asker.
"Caught an asker down the brook today."
Origin
Middle English 'aske/ascre' meaning newt or lizard; preserved in Welsh and West Midlands English dialects.
Frequently asked questions
What does asker mean?
It's an old dialect word for a newt, still in use in Wales.
How do you use asker in a sentence?
"We found an asker down by the pond."
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