adj
cankered
Cankered (adj) means Affected by canker, a disease that damages plants or causes sores on skin.
adj
1
Affected by canker, a disease that damages plants or causes sores on skin.
2
(old-fashioned) Morally corrupt or wicked.
3
Bad-tempered or irritable.
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Etymology
Came from Middle English cankered, y-cancred, the past participle of Middle English cankren, equivalent to canker plus -ed.
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What is the meaning of cankered?
"cankered" (adj) means affected by canker, a disease that damages plants or causes sores on skin.
What are the different meanings of cankered?
"cankered" has 3 main meanings: 1. Affected by canker, a disease that damages plants or causes sores on skin; 2. (old-fashioned) Morally corrupt or wicked; 3. Bad-tempered or irritable.
